How far is Fernway, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Fernway, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.66 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.94 mi
30.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.94 mi
Kilometers
30.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.66 mi
Kilometers
36.46 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernway
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fernway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin Park
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fernway
11.3 mi
00h 14m
To Pittsburgh
11.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Hartland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mars Road

    967 ft · 25 sec · Mars Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79: Pittsburgh

    2188 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 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 Fernway 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 50%
I 79 South
6.45 mi · 28%
Rochester Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Perry Highway
1 mi · 4%
I 579 South
0.91 mi · 4%
I 79
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

11.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin Park
00h 14m from Fernway
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fernway and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Fernway and 11.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernway and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

66 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

76 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernway and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 18.94 mi (30.48 km).

Fernway

#1 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
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: Hartland Drive (-80.131022, 40.694845)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.36
Premium $4.95 $3.96 $7.93
Diesel $5.98 $4.78 $9.57

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 Fernway and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:18:28.

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.