Origin
Charleston, PA
Morning in Charleston on Wednesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
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6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, PA
Alyssa Rose
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, Sharon-Mercer Road, South Erie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.39 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Charleston, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 68.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharon-Mercer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Erie Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Butler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Pitt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 258 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leesburg Grove City Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-79 S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Greenfield Road
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
Greenfield Road
2
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
3
Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sharon-Mercer Road
4
Continue on West Market Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
5
Continue on Sharon-Mercer Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sharon-Mercer Road
6
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Market Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Erie Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Erie Street
8
Turn left onto West Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Butler Street
9
Turn right onto South Pitt Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pitt Street
10
Continue on State Route 258
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 258
11
Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
433 ft
·
15 sec
·
Leesburg Grove City Road
12
Take the ramp straight toward I-79 S
144 ft
·
4 sec
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I-79 S
13
Continue on I-79 S
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I-79 S
14
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
44 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
17
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
20
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
21
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
22
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
23
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.4 miles from Charleston, PA, or about 35m 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 68.7 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
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 Charleston, 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 Charleston, PA
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Charleston, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Charleston, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
$11.39 one way
$22.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.32 | $26.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, Sharon-Mercer Road, South Erie Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 miles from Charleston, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.39 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.
The drive from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charleston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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