How far is West Franklin, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from West Franklin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (315 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Franklin and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Franklin and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
12.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto South Minnequa Avenue
710 ft · 16 sec · South Minnequa Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
684 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sullivan Street
131 m · 15 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Springbrook Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Springbrook Drive
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Turn slight left onto Grover Road
107 m · 8 sec · Grover Road
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Continue on Grover Road
103 m · 9 sec · Grover Road
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Turn straight
22.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 15 South
726 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
2882 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
1434 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Franklin and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving West Franklin and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Franklin to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from West Franklin and 122 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (315 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.10 one way or $70.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around West Franklin and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda
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 Port Matilda.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Franklin and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 195.76 mi (315.05 km).
#1 West Franklin
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,706 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967400, -76.6268900 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.51 | $79.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.55 | $85.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
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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