How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Matamoras, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Matamoras, PA is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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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 Matamoras.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Matamoras.
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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
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
2812 ft · 44 sec · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Harrisburg, Front Street
639 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1375 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Front Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Front Street
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Turn right onto Fishing Creek Valley Road
1560 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Valley Road
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Turn left onto US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown
1672 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dauphin Boro, Stony Creek
756 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Allegheny Street
827 ft · 32 sec · Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto Schuylkill Street
74 m · 9 sec · Schuylkill Street
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Continue on Claster Boulevard
3062 ft · 1 min · Claster Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Mountain Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Peters Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peters Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Matamoras.
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
170 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Matamoras.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Matamoras?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 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 106.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 107.1 miles from Matamoras.
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 52.8 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 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 $30.85 one way or $61.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Matamoras.
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
Hancock, MD
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Matamoras. 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 Matamoras
City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,364 |
| Coordinates | 40.4400900, -76.9333100 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoras (-76.93331, 40.44009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.72 | $69.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.40 | $74.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
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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