How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fayetteville, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayetteville, PA is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
167.05 mi
03h 31m
Flight
134.2 mi
215.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.2 mi
Kilometers
215.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.05 mi
Kilometers
268.84 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:14 PM EST
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 7, 1:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-11-06T18:42
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Nov 6, 10:14 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
83.2 mi
01h 45m
To Fayetteville
83.8 mi
01h 45m

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
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  13. 13

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mont Alto Road

    1294 ft · 37 sec · Mont Alto Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    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 Fayetteville.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 63%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 8%
Lincoln Way East
5.6 mi · 3%
US 30
1.91 mi · 1%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 45m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
9:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 83.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 9:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.93 one way or $51.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 134.2 mi (215.97 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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9112000, -77.5499900
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Fayetteville (-77.54999, 39.9112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $25.93
Round trip
$51.86
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $25.93 $51.86
Mid-grade $4.82 $28.41 $56.81
Premium $5.27 $31.06 $62.13
Diesel $6.58 $38.77 $77.54

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 Fayetteville. The current time is 18:42:57.

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.