How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Littlestown, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Littlestown, PA is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Littlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Littlestown.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Continue on West Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
57 m · 8 sec · York Street
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Exit the rotary onto York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road
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Take the ramp right
1195 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 97
990 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Littlestown.
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
105 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Littlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Littlestown?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Manns Choice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 98.3 miles from Littlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Littlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice
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 Manns Choice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Littlestown. Straight-line distance: 161.04 mi (259.17 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 Littlestown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,498 |
| Coordinates | 39.7445400, -77.0880400 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Littlestown (-77.08804, 39.74454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
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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