How far is Fayetteville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.83 mi
03h 08m
Flight
134.2 mi
215.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.83 mi
Kilometers
284.58 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 9:02 PM EST
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-11-06T17:54
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 9:02 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Fayetteville
83.1 mi
01h 34m
To Pittsburgh
93.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    5 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mont Alto Road

    1294 ft · 38 sec · Mont Alto Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Way East

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  5. 5

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 59%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way East
20.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 7%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 34m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Fayetteville and 93.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.47 one way or $54.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.97 km).

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#1 Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9112000, -77.5499900
Altitude249
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: East Main Street (-77.549999, 39.911176)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.62 L · about $27.47
Round trip
$54.94
12.48 gal · 47.24 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $27.47 $54.94
Mid-grade $4.82 $30.10 $60.19
Premium $5.27 $32.91 $65.82
Diesel $6.58 $41.07 $82.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 17:54:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.