How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Mont Alto, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Mont Alto, PA is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
173.1 mi
03h 40m
Flight
135.17 mi
217.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.17 mi
Kilometers
217.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.1 mi
Kilometers
278.58 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 5:26 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 9:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-14T13:45
Arrive Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 5:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
86.4 mi
01h 50m
To Mont Alto
86.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Mont Alto.

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  13. 13

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    3004 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Cedar Street

    49 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cedar Street

    84 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    907 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2500 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Garfield Street

    601 ft · 17 sec · East Garfield Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    76 m · 6 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Anthony Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Anthony Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Park Street

    25 m · 2 sec · Park Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 61%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 8%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
US 30
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 50m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Mont Alto?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 86.7 miles from Mont Alto.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Mont Alto.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.54 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
Mont Alto

#2 Mont Alto

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates39.8442600, -77.5583200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.93
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.97 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.10 $56.20
Premium $4.95 $30.27 $60.54
Diesel $5.98 $36.54 $73.08

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Mont Alto. The current time is 13:45:06.

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.