How far is Forest Lake, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Forest Lake, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 288.3 miles (464 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.4 miles (374 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Lake and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Lake and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Road 6
1157 ft · 51 sec · Road 6
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Turn straight onto Lake Hill Road
594 ft · 33 sec · Lake Hill Road
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Turn left onto Forest Lake Road
911 ft · 26 sec · Forest Lake Road
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Turn right onto Showalter Avenue
1599 ft · 1 min · Showalter Avenue
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Continue on Showalter Avenue
1.5 km · 4 min · Showalter Avenue
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Continue on Showalter Avenue
2842 ft · 2 min · Showalter Avenue
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Turn straight onto Valley Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Valley Road
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Turn left onto State Route 267
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 267
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Turn right onto State Route 706
16 mi · 24 min · State Route 706
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Turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
640 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2308 ft · 49 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
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Continue on Wyalusing New Albany Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wyalusing New Albany Road
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Continue on Shaffers Notch Road
602 ft · 18 sec · Shaffers Notch Road
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Turn left onto Wilmot Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Road
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Turn right
2195 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Dushore-Helenback Road
2534 ft · 1 min · Dushore-Helenback Road
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Continue on Wilmot Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wilmot Road
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Continue on Ambrosius Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ambrosius Road
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1558 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South German Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · South German Street
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Continue on Appalachian Throughway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Throughway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Cliff Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue
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Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Route 220 Highway
17.2 mi · 20 min · Route 220 Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Lake and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Lake and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Lake to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 288.3 miles (464 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Forest Lake and 144.3 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.4 miles (374 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Lake and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Gap.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Lake and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 232.42 mi (374.05 km).
#1 Forest Lake
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,101 |
| Coordinates | 41.8842400, -75.9593600 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.60 | $83.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.43 | $100.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.88 | $121.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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