How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lemon, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lemon, PA is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
276.06 mi
06h 05m
Flight
226.32 mi
364.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.32 mi
Kilometers
364.23 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.06 mi
Kilometers
444.28 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Lemon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
137.8 mi
03h 02m
To Lemon
138.2 mi
03h 02m

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
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  21. 21

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    25 mi · 30 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lycoming Mall Drive

    5 mi · 6 min · Lycoming Mall Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Mill Street

    1385 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Carpenter Street

    22.3 mi · 39 min · Carpenter Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight toward US 6 East

    89 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto Keiserville Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Keiserville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Ellsworth Road

    1268 ft · 35 sec · Ellsworth Road

  34. 34

    Continue on State Route 4019

    117 m · 11 sec · State Route 4019

  35. 35

    Continue on Meshoppen Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Meshoppen Creek Road

  36. 36

    Continue on State Route 4008

    1 km · 2 min · State Route 4008

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    1980 ft · 46 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto State Route 1004

    49 m · 7 sec · State Route 1004

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 1004

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 22%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
Carpenter Street
25.9 mi · 9%
Susquehanna Beltway
25 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
226.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
03h 02m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
11:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Lemon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 138.2 miles from Lemon.

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

The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.80 one way or $79.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Lemon.

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 Lemon. Straight-line distance: 226.32 mi (364.23 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
Lemon

#2 Lemon

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,166
Coordinates41.6161900, -75.9424200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Lemon (-75.94242, 41.61619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.88 L · about $39.80
Round trip
$79.60
19.48 gal · 73.76 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.80 $79.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.79 $89.59
Premium $4.95 $48.25 $96.50
Diesel $5.98 $58.25 $116.49

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 Lemon. The current time is 04:10:09.

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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.