How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Mifflin, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Mifflin, PA is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.02 mi
03h 58m
Flight
136.52 mi
219.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.52 mi
Kilometers
219.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.02 mi
Kilometers
289.72 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duncansville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
89.9 mi
01h 59m
To Mifflin
90.2 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    31.3 mi · 40 min · General Potter Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Rock Road

    1887 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Arch Rock Road

    1203 ft · 31 sec · Arch Rock Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Penn Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1553 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1231 ft · 24 sec · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wilson Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Wilson Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Wilson Street

    2118 ft · 44 sec · Wilson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Juniata Street

    896 ft · 30 sec · Juniata Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
63.8 mi · 35%
I 99 North
45.8 mi · 25%
General Potter Highway
31.3 mi · 17%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 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 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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
01h 59m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mifflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 90.2 miles from Mifflin.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.95 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mifflin.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

32 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Mifflin. Straight-line distance: 136.52 mi (219.7 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 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Mifflin (-77.40277, 40.56952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $25.95
Round trip
$51.89
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.95 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.20 $58.41
Premium $4.95 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.98 $37.97 $75.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Mifflin. The current time is 06:20:54.

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.