How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lake Meade, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lake Meade, PA is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Lake Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Lake Meade.
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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
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
180.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Franklin Church Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Franklin Church Road
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Continue on Braggtown Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Braggtown Road
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Continue on Stoney Point Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Stoney Point Road
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Turn right onto Lake Meade Drive
2384 ft · 2 min · Lake Meade Drive
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Continue on Lake Meade Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Lake Meade Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Drive
132 m · 19 sec · Hooker Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Cove
61 m · 9 sec · Hooker Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooker Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Lake Meade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Lake Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Lake Meade?
The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 106.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 106.6 miles from Lake Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Lake Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Lake Meade. Straight-line distance: 159.24 mi (256.28 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 Lake Meade
Census designated place
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9851000, -77.0372000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Meade (-77.0372, 39.9851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.54 | $69.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.20 | $74.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
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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