Origin
New Wilmington, PA
Evening in New Wilmington on Monday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Wilmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
23 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Wilmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Parkway North, PA 956 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.55 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.9 miles from New Wilmington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 57.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in near US 19 / Perry Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 57.7 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 11 miles (US 19 / Perry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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US 19 / Perry Highway
Turn right onto US 19 / Perry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 279 / Parkway North
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Parkway North toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
7
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 24.4 mi | 27m |
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| PA 956 | 8.9 mi | 14m |
| Perry Highway | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| South Market Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| I 579 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Portersville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 24.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Wilmington, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 208
90 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Neshannock Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 956
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Market Street
4
Turn slight left onto PA 956
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 956
5
Turn right onto US 19
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn slight left onto PA 488
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Portersville Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
8
Merge onto I 79
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
14
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
16
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.9 miles from New Wilmington, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 57.7 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.9 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
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 New Wilmington, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 New Wilmington, PA
This is one driving day of about 57.7 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Wilmington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.9 mi from New Wilmington, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
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
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Cranberry Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Franklin Park, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Residence Inn Cranberry Township - Tesla Supercharger
Cranberry, PA
Tesla
6 DCFC
PowerUp Point
Pittsburgh, PA
Non-Networked
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 81
Portersville (New Castle Area), PA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Sheetz 133 (Cranberry Township, PA)
Cranberry Township, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Sheetz Store 500 (Sewickely, PA)
Sewickley, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
LOVE'S 731 - PA #731 DC2
Slippery Rock, PA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 12
Tesla: 3
Non-Networked: 3
EV Connect: 2
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening in Pittsburgh on Monday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
29 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
4 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
1h 19m 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 New Wilmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Parkway North, PA 956. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from New Wilmington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 57.7 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 11 miles (US 19 / Perry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Wilmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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