How far is Old Forge, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.22 mi
03h 20m
Flight
140.01 mi
225.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.01 mi
Kilometers
225.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.22 mi
Kilometers
319 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 3:45 PM EDT
Return by in Old Forge
Thu, May 14, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Old Forge
2026-05-14T12:25
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 3:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Old Forge
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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Old Forge
88.2 mi
01h 40m
To Pittsburgh
110 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Old Forge and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Forge Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Old Forge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East

    2887 ft · 1 min · Buchanan Trail East

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Buchanan Trail East

  5. 5

    Continue on East Baltimore Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East Baltimore Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Buchanan Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lemar Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way West

    804 ft · 16 sec · Lincoln Way West

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Old Forge and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 53%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 7%
Lemar Road
7.59 mi · 4%
Buchanan Trail East
7.24 mi · 4%
Old Forge Road
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 40m from Old Forge
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Old Forge and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Old Forge and 110 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Old Forge and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 140.01 mi (225.33 km).

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#1 Old Forge

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population7,838
Coordinates39.7945400, -77.4841600
Altitude272
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: Old Forge Road (-77.484745, 39.794828)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $28.60
Round trip
$57.20
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.60 $57.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.19 $64.39
Premium $4.95 $34.68 $69.36
Diesel $5.98 $41.86 $83.72

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Old Forge and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:25:32.

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.