How far is Fulton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Fulton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
119 m · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Markle Street
49 m · 9 sec · Markle Street
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Turn right onto Irwin Hermine Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Irwin Hermine Road
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Continue on Clay Pike
2.7 mi · 7 min · Clay Pike
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Turn right onto Robbins Station Road
1076 ft · 37 sec · Robbins Station Road
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Take the ramp left
15 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway
5.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Greensburg Avenue
1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Ardmore Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
1881 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
904 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.6 mi · 9 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 Fulton and Pittsburgh.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.59 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton 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 Fulton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
East Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Fulton and 11.9 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near East Pittsburgh
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 East Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.78 km).
#1 Fulton
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,168 |
| Coordinates | 40.2734000, -79.7214300 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
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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