Origin
Charleroi, PA
Late night in Charleroi on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleroi, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleroi, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Charleroi, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 27.4 miles and takes about 49m via Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a fairly local feel for much of the journey, making it a good option for a quick excursion or a convenient way to reach your destination without committing to a full day of travel. It’s a practical choice for getting between these two points with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 29% of the route on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, including the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road Extension, and Brownsville Road. The longest stretch without a turn is about 8 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. Beyond that, anticipate navigating more local roads, which means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently.
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.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Brownsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Brownsville Road
Turn left onto Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~49m 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 Charleroi, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Elizabeth and Finleyville.
Elizabeth
12.1 mi in
|
~17m
Finleyville
12.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| Brownsville Road Extension | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Brownsville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McChain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleroi, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 88
407 ft
·
21 sec
·
Fallowfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto 4th Street
269 ft
·
19 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto PA 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McKean Avenue
4
Continue on PA 88
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on PA 88
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
6
Continue on PA 88
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Country Club Road
7
Turn left onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
11
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
12
Turn right onto McChain Road
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
McChain Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto McChain Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
McChain Road
14
Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brownsville Road Extension
15
At end of road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
18
Continue on Provost Road
202 ft
·
7 sec
·
Provost Road
19
Turn left onto PA 51
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
20
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
23
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
25
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
26
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
27
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
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
1 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
49m 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 Charleroi, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 27.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road Extension, Brownsville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Charleroi, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.6 miles (Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Charleroi, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Elizabeth and Finleyville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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