How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Montrose, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Montrose, PA is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Montrose.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
25 mi · 30 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Lycoming Mall Drive
5 mi · 6 min · Lycoming Mall Drive
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Turn left
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1385 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Carpenter Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carpenter Street
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Turn left onto Ambrosius Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ambrosius Road
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Continue on Wilmot Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wilmot Road
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Continue on Dushore-Helenback Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dushore-Helenback Road
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Turn left onto Wilmot Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Road
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Turn right onto Shaffers Notch Road
602 ft · 16 sec · Shaffers Notch Road
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Continue on Wyalusing New Albany Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wyalusing New Albany Road
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Continue on Wyalusing-New Albany Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2214 ft · 43 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit right
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
547 ft · 19 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Main Street
130 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Taylor Avenue
26.9 mi · 40 min · Taylor Avenue
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Continue on Wyalusing Street
1878 ft · 32 sec · Wyalusing Street
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Continue on Church Street
1074 ft · 27 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Public Avenue
151 m · 15 sec · Public Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
16 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Montrose.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Montrose?
The road trip is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 144 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.13 one way or $90.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
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 Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 234.92 mi (378.07 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 Montrose
Located in the Endless Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough serves as the administrative center for Susquehanna County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8339700, -75.8771400 |
| Altitude | 507 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-75.87714, 41.83397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $45.13 | $90.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $49.79 | $99.58 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $53.63 | $107.27 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $66.22 | $132.44 |
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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