How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Hunlock, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Hunlock, PA is about 252 miles (405.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
252.02 mi
05h 20m
Flight
211.4 mi
340.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.4 mi
Kilometers
340.22 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.02 mi
Kilometers
405.58 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunlock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Hunlock
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
125.8 mi
02h 40m
To Hunlock
126.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: Berwick

    1391 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Front Street

    4 mi · 10 min · West Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Salem Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Salem Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sorbertown Hill Road

    37 m · 5 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
80.2 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 24%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 23%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Salem Boulevard
8.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

80.2 mi · 01h 26m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
211.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 40m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hunlock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.6 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 126.2 miles from Hunlock.

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

The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.32 one way or $72.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hunlock.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Hunlock. Straight-line distance: 211.4 mi (340.22 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
Hunlock

#2 Hunlock

Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,388
Coordinates41.2095300, -76.0818700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Hunlock (-76.08187, 41.20953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $36.32
Round trip
$72.65
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.32 $72.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.89 $81.77
Premium $4.95 $44.04 $88.08
Diesel $5.98 $53.16 $106.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Hunlock. The current time is 23:37:49.

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.