How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fairview, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairview, PA is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.79 mi
02h 22m
Flight
110.74 mi
178.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.74 mi
Kilometers
178.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.79 mi
Kilometers
194.4 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 6:37 PM EST
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 8:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-11-06T16:14
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 6:37 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
60.4 mi
01h 11m
To Fairview
60.4 mi
01h 11m

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
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  11. 11

    Turn right onto PA-98

    6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98

  12. 12

    Continue on Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    8 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
105 mi · 87%
PA-98
6.86 mi · 6%
Avonia Road
4.13 mi · 3%
Route 6N
2.66 mi · 2%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 1%
I 579
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

93.7 mi · 01h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 11m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 60.4 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 110.74 mi (178.22 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
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#2 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Fairview (-80.25534, 42.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $18.75
Round trip
$37.51
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $18.75 $37.51
Mid-grade $4.82 $20.55 $41.09
Premium $5.27 $22.47 $44.93
Diesel $6.58 $28.04 $56.08

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 Fairview. The current time is 16:14:41.

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.