How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fairfield, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairfield, PA is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.59 mi
04h 01m
Flight
145.97 mi
234.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.97 mi
Kilometers
234.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.59 mi
Kilometers
295.46 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-11-06T11:14
Arrive Fairfield
Fri, Nov 6, 3:15 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:00 PM EST
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 Pittsburgh
91.5 mi
02h 00m
To Fairfield
92.1 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lemar Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buchanan Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West

  16. 16

    Continue on West Baltimore Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Baltimore Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Buchanan Trail East

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East

  20. 20

    Continue on Waynesboro Pike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Waynesboro Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jacks Mountain Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jacks Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Fairfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fairfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    2138 ft · 43 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 57%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 7%
Buchanan Trail East
12.3 mi · 7%
Lemar Road
7.59 mi · 4%
Lincoln Way West
4.19 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
02h 00m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 91.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 92.1 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pittsburgh and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.92 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population516
Coordinates39.7873200, -77.3686000
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Fairfield (-77.3686, 39.78732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.05
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $28.52 $57.05
Mid-grade $4.82 $31.25 $62.51
Premium $5.27 $34.18 $68.35
Diesel $6.58 $42.65 $85.30

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Fairfield. The current time is 11:14:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.