Trip from Hopwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

47.4 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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 15m

3 PM

1h 17m

5 PM

1h 23m

8 PM

1h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 47.4-mile drive from Hopwood, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, will take you about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route is ideal for a quick excursion. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more connected journey through the landscape. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8, making it an economical option. Given its short duration and local road focus, it's a convenient option for a day out.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 47.4 miles in just over an hour. With zero highway share, you'll be on East Main Street, Pittsburgh Street, and Pittsburgh Road for the entirety of your journey. This means you'll be navigating through various communities and intersections rather than experiencing long, uninterrupted stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent adjustments in direction as you make your way toward Pittsburgh.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Main 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 Hopwood, 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 Hopwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Main Street	—	—
Pittsburgh Street	—	—
Pittsburgh Road	—	—
Saw Mill Run Boulevard	—	—
Liberty Tunnels	—	—
Liberty Bridge	—	—
Crosstown Boulevard	—	—
Sixth Avenue	—	—

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Longest stretch: East Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on National Pike

0.9 mi · 1 min · National Pike

2

Continue on East Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

3

Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

4

Continue on Pittsburgh Road

38 mi · 55 min · Pittsburgh Road

5

Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

6

Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

7

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 15 sec

8

Continue straight

361 ft · 13 sec

9

Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

10

Continue on Liberty Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

11

Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

12

Continue on Sixth Avenue

367 ft · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

13

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

14

Turn right onto Grant Street

515 ft · 22 sec · Grant Street

15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.7 mi from Hopwood, PA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Newton, PA

24 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

Juniata, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Newton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Hopwood, 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

$7.86 one way

$15.72 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$8.61	$17.21
premium	$4.93	$9.19	$18.39
diesel	$5.61	$10.47	$20.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.2	$4.98	$2.28
Efficient EV	11.9	$4.15	$1.90
EV Truck/SUV	19	$6.64	$3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hopwood, PA

Morning in Hopwood on Thursday

Local time

8:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Thursday

Local time

8:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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 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 Hopwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 47.4 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 East Main Street, Pittsburgh Street, Pittsburgh Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Hopwood, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.86 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 Hopwood, 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 Hopwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hopwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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