Origin
Acme, PA
Evening in Acme on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Acme, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Acme, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.5-mile drive from Acme, PA to Pittsburgh, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Predominantly following major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, this route is largely highway-focused, accounting for 75% of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, it's an economical option for a quick transition between locations within Pennsylvania. The brief duration means you can easily depart and arrive within the same day without needing an overnight stop, offering flexibility for your schedule. This trip offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.8 miles from Acme, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 47.5-mile trip, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including an uninterrupted stretch of 18.3 miles, offering a chance to maintain steady speeds. The Amos K Hutchinson Bypass is also part of the main roads you'll encounter. While primarily a highway drive, the transition between these main arteries will provide the main character of the journey, moving you efficiently from your starting point to your destination in Pittsburgh.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
8
32.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
7
33.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Acme, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont, Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Monroeville.
Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
12.4 mi in
|
~17m
|
via PA Tpke 66
Patp: New Stanton
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
Patp: Harrisburg
13.6 mi in
|
~19m
Monroeville
32.6 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Amos K Hutchinson Bypass | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Three Mile Hill | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Route 31 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 119 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Acme, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 31
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 31
3
Continue on PA 31
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Three Mile Hill
4
Continue on PA 31
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Route 31
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto US 119
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7
Continue on PA Tpke 66
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 119
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 70
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
16
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
21
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 3 minute duration of this 47.5-mile drive, you have excellent flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak commuter traffic heading into Pittsburgh. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $8, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before setting off to minimize any unplanned stops. Since this is a highway-heavy route, be aware of potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and factor those into your planning. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so use that segment for a sustained period of driving before considering any brief rest stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.8 miles from Acme, PA, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Acme, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Acme, PA
This is one driving day of about 47.5 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Acme, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Acme, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Acme, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
The final approach into Pittsburgh, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.42
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.3 mi)
$2.38
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(0.5 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
7:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Acme, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Amos K Hutchinson Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Acme, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Acme, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont, Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Monroeville.
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