How far is Pittsburgh, PA from McConnellstown, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to McConnellstown, PA is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.76 mi
02h 59m
Flight
100.65 mi
161.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.65 mi
Kilometers
161.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.76 mi
Kilometers
194.35 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McConnellstown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive McConnellstown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vintondale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
60.2 mi
01h 29m
To McConnellstown
60.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.9 mi · 9 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Summit

    2015 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Route 22

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Old Route 22

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Juniata Street

    598 ft · 15 sec · South Juniata Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Blair Street

    25.7 mi · 38 min · Blair Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Smithfield Towne Center

    145 m · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Towne Center Boulevard

    1527 ft · 47 sec · Towne Center Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Raystown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Raystown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Raystown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
52.8 mi · 44%
Blair Street
25.7 mi · 21%
Admiral Peary Highway
14.4 mi · 12%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 11%
Old Route 22
6.81 mi · 6%
Raystown Road
3.34 mi · 3%
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

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vintondale
01h 29m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 60.5 miles from McConnellstown.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.02 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near McConnellstown.

Stop Ideas Near Vintondale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

44 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and McConnellstown. Straight-line distance: 100.65 mi (161.98 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
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#2 McConnellstown

Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.

Population0
Coordinates40.4525700, -78.0816700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: McConnellstown (-78.08167, 40.45257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $19.02
Round trip
$38.03
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $19.02 $38.03
Mid-grade $4.93 $20.98 $41.96
Premium $5.31 $22.60 $45.20
Diesel $6.55 $27.90 $55.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and McConnellstown. The current time is 14:42:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.