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Trip from Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

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Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

69.5 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city of Pennsylvania

Farrell, PA

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Roemer Boulevard, Indiana Avenue, Mercer Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 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

34.7 miles from Farrell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 69.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roemer Boulevard 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 Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roemer Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Indiana Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Mercer Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Council Street Unavailable Refreshing
Broadway Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Beaver Valley Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Roemer Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farrell, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on Beechwood Avenue

98 ft · 12 sec · Beechwood Avenue
2

Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Roemer Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
4

Turn right onto Mercer Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue
5

Turn left onto Council Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Council Street
6

Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
7

Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

15 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
8

Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

11 mi · 11 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 41 sec
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 76 East: Harrisburg
12

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

19 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 79 South: Pittsburgh

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 79 South: Pittsburgh
15

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 7 min
16

Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

11 mi · 15 min · Parkway North
17

Keep slight right to continue on I 579: Veterans Bridge

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 579: Veterans Bridge
18

Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
19

Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

502 ft · 14 sec · PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
20

Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

223 ft · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
21

Continue on Bigelow Square

387 ft · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
22

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

348 ft · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
23

Turn left onto Grant Street

295 ft · 22 sec · Grant Street
24

Continue on Grant Street

253 ft · 14 sec · Grant Street
25

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 34.7 miles from Farrell, PA, or about 36m 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 69.5 miles or 1h 12m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 36m 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 1m

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 Farrell, 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 Farrell, PA

This is one driving day of about 69.5 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farrell, 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 34.7 mi from Farrell, PA · 36m into the drive

human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

35 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Farrell, 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

$11.52 one way

$23.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.62 $25.24
premium $4.93 $13.48 $26.96
diesel $5.61 $15.34 $30.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 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 20.8 0 $7.30 $3.34
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.08 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Farrell, PA

Morning in Farrell on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Mina, NY

35 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

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 12m 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 Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 69.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roemer Boulevard, Indiana Avenue, Mercer Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Farrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.52 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 Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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