How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.46 mi
01h 56m
Flight
84.77 mi
136.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.77 mi
Kilometers
136.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.46 mi
Kilometers
160.06 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 Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM EDT
Return by in Roaring Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roaring Spring
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 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 Roaring Spring
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
Germany
PA

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

From Roaring Spring
49.5 mi
00h 58m
To Pittsburgh
49.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Woodbury Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodbury Pike

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    797 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    2950 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 62%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 14%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 13%
Woodbury Pike
8.72 mi · 9%
US 22
1.58 mi · 2%
Second Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+14.7 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germany
00h 58m from Roaring Spring
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Roaring Spring and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roaring Spring to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 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?

Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Roaring Spring and 49.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germany

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

19 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

25 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 84.77 mi (136.43 km).

Roaring Spring

#1 Roaring Spring

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,399
Coordinates40.3359100, -78.3908500
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 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
Start: Williams Street (-78.390847, 40.33591)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 Roaring Spring and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:31:03.

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.