How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Hastings, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Hastings, PA is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.31 mi
02h 06m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.9 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Sun, May 31, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-31T13:34
Arrive Hastings
Sun, May 31, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
43.1 mi
01h 03m
To Hastings
43.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Hastings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Hastings.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Carrolltown, Indiana

    2124 ft · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Plank Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunset Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sunset Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tower Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Tower Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Route 4021

    1211 ft · 33 sec · State Route 4021

  14. 14

    Continue on Spangler Street

    1938 ft · 1 min · Spangler Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Hastings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 52%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 16%
Admiral Peary Highway
10.4 mi · 12%
US 219 North
7.59 mi · 9%
Plank Road
3.29 mi · 4%
Tower Road
2.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
01h 03m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Hastings?

The road trip is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 43.2 miles from Hastings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smith, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

31 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hastings

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,145
Coordinates40.6650700, -78.7122500
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Hastings (-78.71225, 40.66507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.53 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.06 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.95 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $5.98 $18.24 $36.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Hastings. The current time is 13:34:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.