How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lurgan, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lurgan, PA is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Lurgan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Lurgan.
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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
132.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 75: Willow Hill, Fort Loudon
1847 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Willow Hill Interchange
1495 ft · 37 sec · Willow Hill Interchange
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Turn left onto Path Valley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Path Valley Road
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Turn right onto State Route 4006
1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 4006
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Run Road East
1278 ft · 27 sec · Spring Run Road East
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
1746 ft · 33 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Roxbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Roxbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Roxbury Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Lurgan.
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
133 mi · 02h 26m
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 Lurgan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Lurgan?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 80.7 miles from Lurgan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Lurgan.
Stop Ideas Near Glade
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 Glade.
Johnstown
Cumberland station
Frostburg, MD
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Lurgan. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.3 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 Lurgan
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 40.0939800, -77.6311000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lurgan (-77.6311, 40.09398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
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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