How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Johnsonburg, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Johnsonburg, PA is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Johnsonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Johnsonburg.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna
1890 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
35.7 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
2061 ft · 29 sec · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Turn right onto Grant Street
1003 ft · 20 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1196 ft · 35 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Cobb Street
94 m · 12 sec · Cobb Street
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Turn right onto Glen Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Glen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Johnsonburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Johnsonburg?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
New Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 61 miles from Johnsonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Bethlehem
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Latrobe station
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Johnsonburg. Straight-line distance: 100.06 mi (161.03 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnsonburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.4906200, -78.6750300 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsonburg (-78.67503, 41.49062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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