Origin
Carroll Valley, PA
Morning in Carroll Valley on Monday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Trip Overview
The drive from Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairfield Road, Waynesboro Pike, Buchanan Trail East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.24 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
100.4 miles from Carroll Valley, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 200.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairfield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waynesboro Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buchanan Trail East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Baltimore Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buchanan Trail West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lemar Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Loudon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Fairfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll Valley, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Deer Trail
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Deer Trail
2
Turn right onto Fairfield Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfield Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesboro Pike
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Waynesboro Pike
4
Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Buchanan Trail East
5
Continue on East Main Street
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on Buchanan Trail East
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Buchanan Trail East
7
Continue on East Baltimore Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Baltimore Street
8
Continue on Buchanan Trail West
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Buchanan Trail West
9
Turn right onto Lemar Road
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Lemar Road
10
Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Loudon Road
11
Turn left onto Lincoln Way West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lincoln Way West
12
Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Way West
13
Continue on Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
14
Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
15
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
21
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
22
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
25
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
26
Turn right onto Grant Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.4 miles from Carroll Valley, PA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
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 Carroll Valley, 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.
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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 Carroll Valley, PA
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carroll Valley, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Carroll Valley, PA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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
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
$33.24 one way
$66.49 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.38 | $72.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.63 | $89.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Monday
Local time
9:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
100 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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 29m 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 Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairfield Road, Waynesboro Pike, Buchanan Trail East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 miles from Carroll Valley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carroll Valley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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