Origin
Barrett, PA
Late night in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrett, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
118.4 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrett, PA
Jörn Rockstroh
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barrett, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 118.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Barrett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 118.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.5 miles in near PA 286 Truck.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 118.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
58.5 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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PA 286 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
8
104.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
117.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m 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
6
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barrett, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Punxsutawney and Blairsville.
Punxsutawney
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via PA 286 Truck
Blairsville
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 9m
|
via PA 286 Truck
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 29.6 mi | 45m |
| Dowler Highway | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Route 286 Highway East | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| PA 286 Truck | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Curwensville Grampian Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 29.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Indian Mill Lane
239 ft
·
14 sec
·
Indian Mill Lane
2
Turn straight onto US 322
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
3
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Daisy Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
5
Merge onto PA 879
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
6
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
7
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
8
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
9
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
10
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
11
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
12
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
14
Continue on US 219
515 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
15
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Dowler Highway
17
Continue on PA 286
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 286 Highway East
18
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 286 Truck
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
19
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286 Truck
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 286 Truck
Toward US 119 South: Blairsville
20
Continue on US 119; PA 56; US 422 Business
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 119
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 119
Toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
22
Merge onto US 22; US 119
30 mi
·
45 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
27
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
28
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Barrett, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 26 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barrett, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barrett, PA
This is one driving day of about 118.4 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Barrett, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.2 mi from Barrett, PA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Barrett, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsburgh, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.63 one way
$39.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.14 | $52.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.58 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 7 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Rayne, PA
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
2h 35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrett, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 118.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.2 miles from Barrett, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.63 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 118.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Barrett, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Punxsutawney and Blairsville.
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