How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Hummelstown, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Hummelstown, PA is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.22 mi
04h 08m
Flight
173.52 mi
279.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.22 mi
Kilometers
341.54 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hummelstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T05:55
Arrive Hummelstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Pittsburgh
105.9 mi
02h 04m
To Hummelstown
106.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US 322 East: Hershey

    647 ft · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1917 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hummelstown, Middletown

    1311 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Middletown Road

    78 m · 9 sec · Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Hanover Street

    2642 ft · 2 min · South Hanover Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 85%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 6%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 3%
US 322 East
5.69 mi · 3%
US 15 North
3.39 mi · 2%
US 15
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

180 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
02h 04m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Hummelstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 106.3 miles from Hummelstown.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bedford, 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 Bedford.

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Hummelstown. Straight-line distance: 173.52 mi (279.25 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
Hummelstown

#2 Hummelstown

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,814
Coordinates40.2653700, -76.7083000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Hummelstown (-76.7083, 40.26537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.21
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.60 $61.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.95 $37.11 $74.21
Diesel $5.98 $44.79 $89.58

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Hummelstown. The current time is 05:55:23.

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.