How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Plainfield, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Plainfield, PA is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Plainfield.
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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
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
145.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
2775 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 18 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Turn straight onto Turnpike Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on North Mountain Street
781 ft · 21 sec · North Mountain Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1876 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Newville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Newville Road
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Continue on Greenspring Road
6 mi · 11 min · Greenspring Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2976 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Carlisle Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on Newville Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Newville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Plainfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Plainfield?
The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 90 miles from Pittsburgh and 90.2 miles from Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.99 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
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 New Baltimore.
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Johnstown
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 143.48 mi (230.91 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 Plainfield
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,248 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031400, -77.2899800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainfield (-77.28998, 40.20314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
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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