How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Jonestown, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Jonestown, PA is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Jonestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Jonestown.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 487: Bloomsburg, Lightstreet
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Lightstreet Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road
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Turn right onto Stoney Brook Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road
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Turn slight right onto State Route 487
726 ft · 15 sec · State Route 487
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 487
4.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 487
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Turn right onto Zaners Bridge Road
2 mi · 5 min · Zaners Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Bendertown Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Bendertown Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Jonestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
75.5 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Jonestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Jonestown?
The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Warriors Mark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Pittsburgh and 119.4 miles from Jonestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.36 one way or $68.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Jonestown.
Stop Ideas Near Warriors Mark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warriors Mark.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Jonestown. Straight-line distance: 198.89 mi (320.09 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 Jonestown
Borough in central Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 41.1292500, -76.3041000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonestown (-76.3041, 41.12925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.68 | $77.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.66 | $83.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.29 | $100.58 |
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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