How far is Fairchance, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Fairchance, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
51.39 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.42 mi
71.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.42 mi
Kilometers
71.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.39 mi
Kilometers
82.7 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Fairchance
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairchance
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairchance
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
Smithton
PA

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Fairchance
25.4 mi
00h 36m
To Pittsburgh
26 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Morgantown Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Morgantown Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Georges Fairchance Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Georges Fairchance Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Morgantown Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    38.2 mi · 55 min · Pittsburgh Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  13. 13

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pittsburgh Road
38.2 mi · 74%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.66 mi · 7%
Georges Fairchance Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Morgantown Road
1.42 mi · 3%
Morgantown Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pittsburgh Road

Continue on Pittsburgh Road

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithton
00h 36m from Fairchance
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairchance and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Smithton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Fairchance and 26 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fairchance and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Smithton

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

20 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

35 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairchance and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 44.42 mi (71.49 km).

Fairchance

#1 Fairchance

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,888
Coordinates39.8248000, -79.7544900
Altitude337
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: North Morgantown Street (-79.754485, 39.824844)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairchance and Pittsburgh. The current time is 13:45:32.

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.