Origin
Easton, PA
Late night in Easton on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 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 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Trip Overview
Spanning 65.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Easton to Pittsburgh is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major climate or time zone shifts. Budgeting around $11 for fuel makes this an affordable excursion, and because the total duration is under two hours, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. There is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the drive in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between these two Pennsylvania 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
32.9 miles from Easton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 17% of this journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway, and Chicora Road. The driving experience is punctuated by frequent turns, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. You will find the longest uninterrupted stretch is just 13.5 miles along Pittsburgh Road, so prepare for a drive that demands consistent attention rather than long periods of highway cruising. It is a technical route that rewards drivers who prefer local scenery over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pittsburgh Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 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 32.8 miles in near PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 65.7 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 32.8 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
32.8 mi into trip
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~56m in
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PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
8
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| William Flinn Highway | 12.6 mi | 24m |
| Chicora Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| PA 368 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Kitanning Pike | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Kittanning Pike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Fairmont Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 13.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Canoe Ripple Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Canoe Ripple Road
2
Turn straight onto PA 58
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 58
3
Continue on PA 368
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
PA 368
4
Turn left onto PA 268
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
River Avenue
5
Continue on PA 268
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on PA 268
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Kitanning Pike
7
Continue on PA 268
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
School Street
8
Continue on PA 268
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on PA 268
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kittanning Pike
10
Continue on PA 268
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Argyle Street
11
Turn left onto PA 268
364 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto PA 268
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jamieson Street
13
Continue on PA 268
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kittanning Pike
14
Continue on PA 268
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Petrolia Street
15
Turn left onto PA 268
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
16
Continue on PA 268
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Kittanning Pike
17
Continue on Fairmont Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairmont Road
18
Continue on PA 68
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chicora Road
19
Continue on PA 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on PA 68
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Chicora Road
21
Continue on PA 68
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
22
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on PA 8
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
General Richard Butler Bridge
24
Continue on PA 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on PA 8
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on PA 8
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on PA 8
10 mi
·
19 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on PA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 8
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
34
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Use the none lane.
37
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
38
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
39
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
40
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
41
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
42
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling. Because there are zero planned stops in the data, you should ensure your vehicle is fueled up before departure, especially since you will be spending most of your time on local roads rather than major service-heavy interstates. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can make the 1 hour and 56 minute travel time feel longer than a standard highway drive, so plan for extra focus. If you want to avoid peak local traffic, try to time your departure outside of typical rush hours. Prioritize a quick check of your tire pressure before leaving, as the constant turning on these specific local roads makes vehicle handling particularly important.
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 32.9 miles from Easton, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 65.7 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 57m 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 37m
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 Easton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Easton, PA
This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Easton, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pittsburgh Road for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Easton, PA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Easton, 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
$10.87 one way
$21.74 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
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: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Monday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
33 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
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 56m 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 Easton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway, Chicora Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Easton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.87 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 65.7 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 32.8 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Easton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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