Origin
Farmington, PA
Evening in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 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
Traveling from Farmington to Pittsburgh covers 59.5 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you won't encounter any interstate highway driving, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs low. Navigating via the National Pike, US 40, and Pittsburgh Street provides a direct connection between these two Northeastern locations. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a manageable transit time that fits easily into a single day’s itinerary.
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
28.4 miles from Farmington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains 0% highway driving. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which demands more attention to the road than a typical highway trek. With no long, uninterrupted stretches on the National Pike, the drive maintains a consistent, winding character that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The road transition from Farmington toward Pittsburgh is defined by these technical local sections, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that relies on local roads to bridge the distance between your origin and destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 38.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 40 Business.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 40 Business
Take the exit onto US 40 Business toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.6 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
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Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
56.6 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 38.2 mi | 55m |
| National Pike | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| US 40 Business | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 40
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
National Pike
3
Take the exit onto US 40 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
4
Turn right onto PA 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
5
Continue on PA 51
38 mi
·
55 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
10
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
12
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
13
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
14
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
15
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 22 minute journey, you have significant flexibility in your departure time to avoid potential local congestion. You do not need to worry about planning for long-distance stops, as there are zero scheduled stops required for this 59.5-mile trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave, as your estimated $10 budget is modest and assumes a direct path. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, choosing to drive during daylight hours is a smart way to ensure better visibility on the local roads. Remember that because you are not using major highways, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before pulling out of your driveway.
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 28.4 miles from Farmington, PA, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 56.7 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 41m 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 10m
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 Farmington, 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 Farmington, PA
This is one driving day of about 56.7 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington, 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 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Farmington, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
2 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 25m 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 Farmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pittsburgh Road, National Pike, Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Farmington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Farmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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