How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Pleasant Gap, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Pleasant Gap, PA is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.83 mi
03h 10m
Flight
121.54 mi
195.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.54 mi
Kilometers
195.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.83 mi
Kilometers
231.48 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Pleasant Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ebensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
71.8 mi
01h 35m
To Pleasant Gap
72 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Pleasant Gap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Pleasant Gap.

  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

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shiloh Road

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Shiloh Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shiloh Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East College Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East College Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Pleasant Gap.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 43%
I 99 North
48.6 mi · 34%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 10%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 9%
East College Avenue
3.49 mi · 2%
Shiloh Road
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebensburg
01h 35m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Pleasant Gap?

The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 72 miles from Pleasant Gap.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Gap.

Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

28 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

46 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Pleasant Gap. Straight-line distance: 121.54 mi (195.6 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
Pleasant Gap

#2 Pleasant Gap

Census designated place

Population2,879
Coordinates40.8681200, -77.7466700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Pleasant Gap (-77.74667, 40.86812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.21 L · about $20.72
Round trip
$41.43
10.14 gal · 38.42 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.72 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.32 $46.63
Premium $4.95 $25.12 $50.23
Diesel $5.98 $30.32 $60.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Pleasant Gap. The current time is 22:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.