How far is Pittsburgh, PA from McKean, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to McKean, PA is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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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 McKean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and McKean.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna
1890 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
35.7 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Keep slight right
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Mt Alton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Mt Alton Road
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Continue on Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
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Turn left onto Ormsby Crossroad
127 m · 16 sec · Ormsby Crossroad
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and McKean.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 00h 48m
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 McKean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to McKean?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 77.6 miles from McKean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.35 one way or $44.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near McKean.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and McKean. Straight-line distance: 121.1 mi (194.89 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 McKean
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 366 |
| Coordinates | 41.8184000, -78.5575200 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKean (-78.55752, 41.8184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
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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