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Trip from Menno, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

139.2 mi

224 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

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Downtown Menno, PA, PA

Menno, PA

Haneul Trac

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menno, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William Penn Highway, US 22, PA 655 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.8 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.08 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

69.6 miles from Menno, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 139.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Menno, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 76.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in near US 22 / William Penn Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.9 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
13.6 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Turn right onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
49.9 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
8
124.9 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
138.4 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward Second Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue
7
139.1 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 76.8 mi 1h 53m
US 22 30.5 mi 39m
PA 655 13.6 mi 24m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.5 mi 18m
North Juniata Street 1.1 mi 2m
Municipal Drive 1.1 mi 1m
Blair Street 0.9 mi 2m
Second Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 76.8 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 655

14 mi · 24 min · PA 655
2

Turn right onto US 22

32 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn slight left onto US 22

0.9 mi · 2 min · Blair Street
Toward US 22 West Use the slight left lane.
4

Continue on US 22

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South Juniata Street
5

Continue on North Juniata Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Juniata Street
6

Continue on Municipal Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · Municipal Drive
7

Continue on Colonial Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Colonial Drive
8

Turn left onto Carson Valley Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Carson Valley Road
9

Turn left onto PA 764

343 ft · 12 sec · PA 764
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
11

Continue on US 22

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 22
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

30 mi · 39 min · US 22
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue
17

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
18

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
19

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
20

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 69.6 miles from Menno, PA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.8 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 31 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.6 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Menno, 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 Menno, PA

This is one driving day of about 139.2 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Menno, 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 William Penn Highway for about 76.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.6 mi from Menno, PA · 1h 45m into the drive

Downtown Loretto, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Loretto, PA

70 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

Tyrone, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Loretto, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.6 miles from Menno, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.8 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.2

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 129.2

Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14125965367

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 129.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 129.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 129.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 129.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 129.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cochran Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 139.2

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 129.2

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.08 one way

$46.16 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.28 $50.55
premium $4.93 $27.00 $53.99
diesel $5.61 $30.73 $61.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.8 0 $14.62 $6.68
Efficient EV 34.8 0 $12.18 $5.57
EV Truck/SUV 55.7 0 $19.49 $8.91

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Menno, PA

Afternoon in Menno on Friday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

1:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Loretto, PA

70 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

18 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

3h 25m 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 Menno, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 139.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, US 22, PA 655. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.6 miles from Menno, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.08 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.9 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Menno, 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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