How far is Portage, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Portage, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portage and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portage and Pittsburgh.
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Start on South Railroad Avenue
16 m · 10 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2023 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Portage Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Portage Street
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Turn slight right onto Evergreen Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Evergreen Road
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Continue on Wilmore Road
990 ft · 23 sec · Wilmore Road
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Turn left onto Fairlane Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fairlane Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto New Germany Road
67 m · 8 sec · New Germany Road
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Turn left onto Pensacola Road
2625 ft · 2 min · Pensacola Road
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Continue on Pensacola Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portage and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portage to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Portage and 44 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portage and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Snyder
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 Snyder.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.21 km).
#1 Portage
Home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,351 |
| Coordinates | 40.3886800, -78.6722400 |
| Altitude | 514 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.61 | $29.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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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