How far is Frankstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Frankstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankstown and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankstown and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Mill Street
16 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left onto Blair Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Blair Street
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Continue on South Juniata Street
528 ft · 13 sec · South Juniata Street
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Continue on North Juniata Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Juniata Street
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Continue on Municipal Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Municipal Drive
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Continue on Colonial Drive
1081 ft · 30 sec · Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto Carson Valley Road
606 ft · 14 sec · Carson Valley Road
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Turn left
105 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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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
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 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 Frankstown 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.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankstown 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 Frankstown to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Frankstown and 47.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Frankstown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Black Lick
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 Black Lick.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.88 km).
#1 Frankstown
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,193 |
| Coordinates | 40.4439600, -78.3547400 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
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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