How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Mount Joy, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Mount Joy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Mount Joy.
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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
29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Villa Road
1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
1.2 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
2843 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
561 ft · 12 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1182 ft · 22 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on West Front Street
549 ft · 28 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Mount Joy Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Joy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Joy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Mount Joy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Mount Joy?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Chevy Chase Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Pittsburgh and 59.1 miles from Mount Joy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Heights
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 Chevy Chase Heights.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 91.96 mi (148 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 Mount Joy
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.0528400, -78.4358500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Joy (-78.43585, 41.05284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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