How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Windber, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Windber, PA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.29 mi
01h 56m
Flight
62.69 mi
100.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.69 mi
Kilometers
100.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.35 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windber
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Windber
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
47.6 mi
00h 58m
To Windber
47.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Windber.

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    941 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 40 sec · Ramada Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Center Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Center Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Johnstown, Meyersdale

    3171 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 219 North: Johnstown

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56 East: Scalp Avenue, Windber

    1064 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Scalp Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Berwick Road

    34 m · 5 sec · Berwick Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kleben Drive

    1568 ft · 43 sec · Kleben Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    1825 ft · 36 sec · Bedford Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Graham Avenue

    1747 ft · 40 sec · Graham Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    113 m · 11 sec · 9th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Somerset Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Somerset Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Somerset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.7 mi · 56%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 20%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 14%
North Center Avenue
2.55 mi · 3%
Scalp Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
00h 58m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Windber.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Windber?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 47.7 miles from Windber.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Windber.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Windber. Straight-line distance: 62.69 mi (100.89 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
Windber

#2 Windber

Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,789
Coordinates40.2398000, -78.8350200
Altitude538
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Windber (-78.83502, 40.2398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 Windber. The current time is 00:03:25.

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.