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Distance from Pittsburgh to Hershey
Route Information
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Hershey, Pennsylvania is 215 mi (345.9 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is 177.0 mi (284.8 km)
The estimated flight time is 0 hr 21 min
The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 25 minutes
Traveling mixed highways and local roads, long-distance in a east direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.
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Journey Summary
Traveling from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Hershey, Pennsylvania covers 215 mi (345.9 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (207.7-218.7 miles / 334-352 km).
The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).
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How is the distance calculated?
Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.
When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.