How far is Folcroft, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Folcroft, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 312.5 miles (503 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.57 mi
04h 51m
Flight
251.65 mi
404.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.65 mi
Kilometers
404.99 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.57 mi
Kilometers
503.03 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Folcroft
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folcroft
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folcroft
9:00 PM EDT
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Folcroft
150.2 mi
02h 25m
To Pittsburgh
162.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Folcroft and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delmar Drive

    2097 ft · 1 min · Delmar Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Avenue

    2408 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West South Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · West South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    264 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 84%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Woodland Avenue
2.26 mi · 1%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 48m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 25m from Folcroft
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Folcroft 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 Folcroft to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 312.5 miles (503 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Folcroft and 162.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.07 one way or $90.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folcroft and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 251.65 mi (404.99 km).

Folcroft

#1 Folcroft

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,635
Coordinates39.8909500, -75.2838000
Altitude22
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: Delmar Drive (-75.283961, 39.891053)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.75 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.14
22.06 gal · 83.5 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.07 $90.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.73 $101.45
Premium $4.95 $54.64 $109.29
Diesel $5.98 $65.96 $131.92

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 Folcroft and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:13:14.

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.