How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Northern Cambria, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Northern Cambria, PA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
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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 00m.
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.
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria.
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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
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Ebensburg
2613 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 553: Penn Run
2325 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
3129 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Grisemore Road
2272 ft · 1 min · Grisemore Road
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Turn left onto Greenwich Road
3 mi · 7 min · Greenwich Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawna Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Shawna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Continue on Crawford Avenue
107 m · 21 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto 39th Street
25 m · 4 sec · 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Northern Cambria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Northern Cambria?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 39.9 miles from Northern Cambria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near Northern Cambria.
Stop Ideas Near Snyder
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 Snyder.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria. Straight-line distance: 65.51 mi (105.43 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 Northern Cambria
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6592300, -78.7816900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northern Cambria (-78.78169, 40.65923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
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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