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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.87 mi
04h 14m
Flight
161.04 mi
259.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.04 mi
Kilometers
259.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.87 mi
Kilometers
344.19 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Matamoras
Fri, Apr 24, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 24, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T22:54
Arrive Matamoras
Fri, Apr 24, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Pittsburgh
106.8 mi
02h 07m
To Matamoras
107.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    2812 ft · 44 sec · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Harrisburg, Front Street

    639 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Fishing Creek Valley Road

    1560 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown

    1672 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Dauphin Boro, Stony Creek

    756 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Allegheny Street

    827 ft · 32 sec · Allegheny Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Schuylkill Street

    74 m · 9 sec · Schuylkill Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Claster Boulevard

    3062 ft · 1 min · Claster Boulevard

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peters Mountain Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Peters Mountain Road

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 80%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 6%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
Peters Mountain Road
6.44 mi · 3%
Front Street
2.37 mi · 1%
US 22 West
1.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
02h 07m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Matamoras. Straight-line distance: 161.04 mi (259.17 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
Matamoras

#2 Matamoras

City in Washington County, Ohio, United States of America

Population2,364
Coordinates40.4400900, -76.9333100
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Matamoras (-76.93331, 40.44009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.70
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Matamoras. The current time is 22:54:58.

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.