How far is Pittsburgh, PA from West Fairview, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to West Fairview, PA is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Township of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and West Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and West Fairview.
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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
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 944: Wertzville Road
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Wertzville Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Wertzville Road
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Continue on South Enola Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · South Enola Drive
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Continue on State Street
1630 ft · 42 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Street
45 m · 7 sec · State Street
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Turn straight onto South Enola Road
1370 ft · 33 sec · South Enola Road
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Turn slight right
560 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
542 ft · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Street
33 m · 5 sec · North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and West Fairview.
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
170 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near West Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to West Fairview?
The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 100.8 miles from West Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.05 one way or $58.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near West Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Napier
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 Napier.
Johnstown
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and West Fairview. Straight-line distance: 162.58 mi (261.64 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 West Fairview
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 40.2750900, -76.9155300 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Fairview (-76.91553, 40.27509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.70 | $65.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.22 | $70.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.52 | $85.04 |
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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