How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lehighton, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lehighton, PA is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.47 mi
05h 39m
Flight
226.13 mi
363.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.13 mi
Kilometers
363.92 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.47 mi
Kilometers
438.5 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehighton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Lehighton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
136 mi
02h 49m
To Lehighton
136.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North First Street

    1428 ft · 23 sec · North First Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Street

    950 ft · 32 sec · North Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 3rd Street

    25 m · 8 sec · 3rd Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Mahoning Street

    142 m · 17 sec · Mahoning Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    27 m · 4 sec · South 4th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 23%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 49m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Lehighton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Pittsburgh and 136.5 miles from Lehighton.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Lehighton.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Lehighton. Straight-line distance: 226.13 mi (363.92 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
Lehighton

#2 Lehighton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,296
Coordinates40.8337000, -75.7138000
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Lehighton (-75.7138, 40.8337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.4 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.61
19.24 gal · 72.8 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.31 $78.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.24 $88.48
Premium $4.95 $47.66 $95.31
Diesel $5.98 $57.53 $115.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Lehighton. The current time is 03:36:06.

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.