How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Franklin, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Franklin, PA is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Franklin.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Hartman Bridge Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hartman Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Historic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Historic Drive
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6 mi · 10 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
2099 ft · 44 sec · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Turn left onto Homeville Road
44 m · 4 sec · Homeville Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
10.8 mi · 19 min · Newark Road
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Turn right onto Den Road
1315 ft · 58 sec · Den Road
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Continue on Red Fox Lane
704 ft · 36 sec · Red Fox Lane
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Turn left onto Carriage Run Drive
75 m · 13 sec · Carriage Run Drive
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Turn right onto Chesterville Road
2694 ft · 60 sec · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Peacedale Road
660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road
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Turn slight right onto Walker Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Franklin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
192 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Franklin?
The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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 136.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 137.2 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 5:48 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.44 one way or $84.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 224.43 mi (361.19 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7428900, -75.8485500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $46.49 | $92.99 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $50.84 | $101.68 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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