How far is North Buffalo, PA from Girty, PA?

The driving distance from North Buffalo, PA to Girty, PA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.75 mi
00h 44m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.88 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Girty
Fri, Apr 17, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in North Buffalo
Fri, Apr 17, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Buffalo
2026-04-17T15:29
Arrive Girty
Fri, Apr 17, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Buffalo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vandergrift
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Buffalo
14.9 mi
00h 22m
To Girty
14.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Buffalo and Girty.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo and Girty.

  1. 1

    Start on Boarts Road

    23 m · 11 sec · Boarts Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 39 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1734 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 47 sec · Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ford City Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ford City Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Hill Street

    2077 ft · 2 min · Hill Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Pleasantview Drive

    147 m · 23 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Street

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dime Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Dime Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    9.7 mi · 15 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Girty Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Girty Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Girty Drive

    2009 ft · 1 min · Girty Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crooked Creek Road

    56 m · 8 sec · Crooked Creek Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crooked Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Buffalo and Girty.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
1st Street
9.72 mi · 33%
Dime Road
7.81 mi · 26%
Main Street
4.87 mi · 16%
Ford City Road
2.21 mi · 7%
Girty Road
0.83 mi · 3%
Prospect Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

1st Street

Turn left onto 1st Street

9.72 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandergrift
00h 22m from North Buffalo
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Girty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Buffalo to Girty?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Vandergrift is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from North Buffalo and 14.9 miles from Girty.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Buffalo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Girty.

Stop Ideas Near Vandergrift

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

33 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

35 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

62 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Buffalo and Girty. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.42 km).

North Buffalo

#1 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
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#2 Girty

Girty is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6472900, -79.4108700
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)
End: Girty (-79.41087, 40.64729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Buffalo and Girty. The current time is 15:29:18.

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.