How far is Pittsburgh, PA from King, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to King, PA is about 119.3 miles (192 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
119.33 mi
02h 21m
Flight
81.8 mi
131.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.33 mi
Kilometers
192.04 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in King
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive King
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Seven Springs
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
59.6 mi
01h 10m
To King
59.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bedford, Altoona

    2514 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Blue Knob State Park

    2192 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    747 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Sarah Furnace Road

    1411 ft · 32 sec · Sarah Furnace Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto William Penn Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hickory Lane

    65 m · 9 sec · Hickory Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
89.2 mi · 75%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 11%
I 99 North
9.79 mi · 8%
William Penn Road
3.7 mi · 3%
Bedford
0.48 mi
I 76
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

89.2 mi · 01h 38m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Springs
01h 10m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.3 miles (192 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Seven Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 59.7 miles from King.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near King.

Stop Ideas Near Seven Springs

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

25 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

34 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

38 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
BUS

Grantsville, MD

40 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and King. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.64 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 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: King (-78.46418, 40.24397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.94 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.42 gal · 31.88 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $4.95 $20.86 $41.71
Diesel $5.98 $25.18 $50.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and King. The current time is 09:15:39.

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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.