How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fountain Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fountain Hill, PA is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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
288.04 mi
05h 42m
Flight
241.87 mi
389.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.87 mi
Kilometers
389.25 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.04 mi
Kilometers
463.56 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Tue, Jun 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-02T05:05
Arrive Fountain Hill
Tue, Jun 2, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
143.8 mi
02h 51m
To Fountain Hill
144.2 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Fountain Hill.

  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

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Lehigh Street

    1741 ft · 52 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    1 km · 1 min · Lehigh Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Downyflake Lane

    1628 ft · 47 sec · Downyflake Lane

  27. 27

    Continue on Devonshire Road

    1318 ft · 40 sec · Devonshire Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mack Boulevard

    726 ft · 23 sec · Mack Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Emaus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Emaus Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 59%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 mi · 03h 07m

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
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 51m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Fountain Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Fountain Hill?

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 144.2 miles from Fountain Hill.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Fountain Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Fountain Hill. Straight-line distance: 241.87 mi (389.25 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
Fountain Hill

#2 Fountain Hill

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,713
Coordinates40.6014900, -75.3951800
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Fountain Hill (-75.39518, 40.60149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.48 L · about $41.55
Round trip
$83.11
20.34 gal · 76.96 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.55 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.95 $50.38 $100.76
Diesel $5.98 $60.82 $121.63

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Fountain Hill. The current time is 05:05:19.

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.