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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.69 mi
02h 00m
Flight
65.51 mi
105.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.51 mi
Kilometers
105.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.69 mi
Kilometers
128.25 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northern Cambria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T23:04
Arrive Northern Cambria
Sun, Apr 19, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Snyder
PA

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
39.8 mi
01h 00m
To Northern Cambria
39.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

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.

  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

    29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East: Ebensburg

    2613 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 553: Penn Run

    2325 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3129 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grisemore Road

    2272 ft · 1 min · Grisemore Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Greenwich Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Greenwich Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawna Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Shawna Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Crawford Avenue

    107 m · 21 sec · Crawford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 39th Street

    25 m · 4 sec · 39th Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29 mi · 36%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 17%
Old William Penn Highway
11.4 mi · 14%
US 422 East
6.49 mi · 8%
Greenwich Road
2.99 mi · 4%
Philadelphia Avenue
1.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
01h 00m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

17 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

27 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

33 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria. Straight-line distance: 65.51 mi (105.43 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
Northern Cambria

#2 Northern Cambria

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,456
Coordinates40.6592300, -78.7816900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Northern Cambria (-78.78169, 40.65923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Northern Cambria. The current time is 23:04:12.

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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.