How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Schlusser, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Schlusser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Schlusser.
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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
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle
157 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn right onto Spring Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Road
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Turn right onto Partridge Circle
57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle
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Continue on Partridge Circle
834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Schlusser.
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
170 mi · 03h 07m
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 Schlusser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Schlusser?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Schellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 95.2 miles from Schlusser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Schlusser.
Stop Ideas Near Schellsburg
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 Schellsburg.
Johnstown
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 149.09 mi (239.93 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 Schlusser
Census designated place
| Population | 5,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417500, -77.1769300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.86 | $61.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.13 | $80.25 |
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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