How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Frankstown, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Frankstown, PA is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.98 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.3 mi
138.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.3 mi
Kilometers
138.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.98 mi
Kilometers
151.24 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Frankstown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
46.9 mi
01h 09m
To Frankstown
47.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Summit

    2015 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Route 22

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Old Route 22

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Juniata Street

    598 ft · 15 sec · South Juniata Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Blair Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Blair Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
52.8 mi · 56%
Admiral Peary Highway
14.4 mi · 15%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 15%
Old Route 22
6.81 mi · 7%
Blair Street
2.58 mi · 3%
3rd Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 09m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Frankstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 47.1 miles from Frankstown.

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

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Frankstown.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Frankstown. Straight-line distance: 86.3 mi (138.88 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
Frankstown

#2 Frankstown

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population7,193
Coordinates40.4439600, -78.3547400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Frankstown (-78.35474, 40.44396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.95 $16.45 $32.89
Diesel $5.98 $19.85 $39.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Frankstown. The current time is 01:45:59.

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.