How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fayette, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayette, PA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.99 mi
01h 26m
Flight
42.91 mi
69.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.99 mi
Kilometers
83.67 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
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
Charleroi
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
26 mi
00h 43m
To Fayette
26 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown

    719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road

    532 ft · 15 sec · Fairhaven Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2903 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto McChain Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville

    2793 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    620 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue on National Pike East

    1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike East

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Thornton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Republic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Thompson 1 Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Hartley Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hartley Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto PA 21 West, PA 166 South: Masontown

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown

    143 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ronco Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Ronco Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Masontown Woodside Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Masontown Woodside Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    80 m · 14 sec · Gallatin Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gallatin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 34%
Brownsville Road
6.48 mi · 12%
US 40 East
2.97 mi · 6%
Thornton Road
2.85 mi · 5%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.65 mi · 5%
Hartley Hill Road
2.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charleroi
00h 43m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Charleroi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Pittsburgh and 26 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Charleroi

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

29 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

35 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

48 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 42.91 mi (69.06 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
Fayette

#2 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Fayette (-79.91894, 39.8223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Fayette. The current time is 06:30:26.

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.