How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Salunga, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Salunga, PA is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Salunga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Salunga.
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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
191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Esbenshade Road
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Esbenshade Road
923 ft · 22 sec · Esbenshade Road
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Continue on South Esbenshade Road
608 ft · 15 sec · South Esbenshade Road
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Turn left onto Old Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2763 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Lane
27 m · 7 sec · Oak Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Salunga.
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
192 mi · 03h 30m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salunga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Salunga?
The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 115.4 miles from Salunga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.25 one way or $72.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Salunga.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Hancock, MD
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Salunga. Straight-line distance: 189.71 mi (305.31 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 Salunga
Positioned in the south-central portion of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Lancaster County at an elevation of approximately 407 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1009300, -76.4246900 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salunga (-76.42469, 40.10093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $4.46 | $36.25 | $72.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $43.08 | $86.15 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $53.19 | $106.37 |
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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