How far is Forty Fort, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Forty Fort, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 270.9 miles (436 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.95 mi
04h 39m
Flight
222.8 mi
358.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.8 mi
Kilometers
358.57 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.95 mi
Kilometers
436.05 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Tue, May 26, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Forty Fort
Tue, May 26, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forty Fort
2026-05-25T21:40
Arrive Pittsburgh
Tue, May 26, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forty Fort
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Forty Fort
133.8 mi
02h 19m
To Pittsburgh
137.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Market Street

    913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 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 Forty Fort and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 19m from Forty Fort
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Forty Fort and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forty Fort to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 270.9 miles (436 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Forty Fort and 137.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.06 one way or $78.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Forty Fort and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forty Fort and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 222.8 mi (358.57 km).

Forty Fort

#1 Forty Fort

Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania

Population4,025
Coordinates41.2789700, -75.8782500
Altitude168
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: Wyoming Avenue (-75.878529, 41.279109)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.19 L · about $39.06
Round trip
$78.12
19.12 gal · 72.38 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.06 $78.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.97 $87.93
Premium $4.95 $47.36 $94.72
Diesel $5.98 $57.17 $114.34

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Forty Fort and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:40:52.

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.