Origin
McKean, PA
Afternoon in McKean on Thursday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKean, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
155.3 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKean, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKean, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, North Street, Allegheny Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.75 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.7 miles from McKean, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 39m drive with frequent turns across 155.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.8 miles in near PA 949 / South Mill Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 155.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.8 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
PA 949 / South Mill Avenue
Turn left onto PA 949 / South Mill Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
154 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
154 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
154.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
155 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 36.9 mi | 48m |
| North Street | 21.3 mi | 29m |
| Allegheny Boulevard | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| Richardsville Road | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Portland Mills Road | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| East Center Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Lake City Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 36.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKean, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 646
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Ormsby Crossroad
321 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ormsby Crossroad
3
Turn right onto PA 59
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4
Continue on PA 59
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Mt Alton Road
5
Turn left onto US 219
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
6
Continue on US 219
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Burning Well Road
7
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Marvin Street
8
Turn slight right onto US 219
252 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wilcox Road
9
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Wilcox Road
10
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
11
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnsonburg Bypass
12
Continue on US 219
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
East Center Street
13
Continue on US 219
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
14
Turn right onto PA 948
521 ft
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn left onto PA 949
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Mill Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto PA 949
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
17
Continue on PA 949
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Street
18
Continue on PA 949
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Portland Mills Road
19
Continue on PA 949
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake City Road
20
Continue on Richardsville Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Richardsville Road
21
Continue on Richards St
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Richards St
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 322; PA 28
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
E Main St
23
Continue on US 322; PA 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
25
Turn left onto PA 28
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Allegheny Boulevard
26
Continue on PA 28
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
27
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Street
28
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
29
Continue on PA 28
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
32
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
35
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
36
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
38
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
39
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
40
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.7 miles from McKean, PA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.7 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 McKean, 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 McKean, PA
This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from McKean, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.7 mi from McKean, PA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.7 miles from McKean, 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
$25.75 one way
$51.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.20 | $56.40 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.12 | $60.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
58 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
3h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McKean, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, North Street, Allegheny Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.7 miles from McKean, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 155.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.8 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from McKean, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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