Origin
Ligonier, PA
Late night in Ligonier on Saturday
Local time
4:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ligonier, 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 8m
Distance
51 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ligonier, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Market Street, Lincoln Highway, East Pittsburgh Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m 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 8m drive with frequent turns across 51 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Market 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Market Street | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| East Pittsburgh Street | — | — |
| East Otterman Street | — | — |
| Tollgate Hill Road | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on the route
400 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Market Street
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
5
Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
6
Continue on East Otterman Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Otterman Street
7
Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tollgate Hill Road
8
Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 76
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 76
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
16
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ross Street
19
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
20
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grant Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.5 mi from Ligonier, PA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Ligonier, 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
$8.46 one way
$16.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
4:14 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 8m 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 Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 51 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Market Street, Lincoln Highway, East Pittsburgh Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Ligonier, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.46 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 Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Ligonier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ligonier, 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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