Origin
Fayette, PA
Morning in Fayette on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayette, 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
1h 17m
Distance
68 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayette, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McClellandtown Road, Edenborn Road, Ball Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 68 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McClellandtown Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McClellandtown Road | — | — |
| Edenborn Road | — | — |
| Ball Hill Road | — | — |
| National Pike | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| PA Turnpike 43 North | — | — |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McClellandtown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayette, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Gallatin Road
262 ft
·
22 sec
·
Gallatin Road
2
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
4
Merge slight left onto McClellandtown Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellandtown Road
5
Turn left onto Edenborn Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edenborn Road
6
Continue on Ball Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ball Hill Road
7
Continue straight
8.3 mi
·
14 min
8
Turn left onto National Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Pike
9
Continue on Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Turnpike 43 North: California
12
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Elizabeth, Finleyville
14
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
15
Turn right onto McChain Road
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
McChain Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
McChain Road
17
Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brownsville Road Extension
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
19
Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brownsville Road
20
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
21
Continue on Provost Road
203 ft
·
8 sec
·
Provost Road
22
Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
23
Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
24
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
25
Continue straight
361 ft
·
13 sec
26
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
27
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
28
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
29
Continue on Sixth Avenue
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
30
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
31
Turn right onto Grant Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Fayette, PA · 38m 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Fayette, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.27 one way
$22.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 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 | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
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 Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charleroi, PA
34 mi in
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
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McClellandtown Road, Edenborn Road, Ball Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34 miles from Fayette, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 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 Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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