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Trip from Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

117.9 mi

190 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sarah Street, Stone Street, Curtin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.55 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.

Midpoint

58.9 miles from Osceola Mills, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 117.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 117.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sarah 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 Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sarah Street
Stone Street
Curtin Street
State Street
Tyrone Pike
US 22
William Penn Highway
Admiral Peary Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sarah Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Edwards Alley

46 ft · 5 sec · Edwards Alley
2

Turn right onto Sarah Street

187 ft · 10 sec · Sarah Street
3

Turn right onto Stone Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Stone Street
4

Turn right onto Curtin Street

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Curtin Street
5

Continue on State Street

4.3 mi · 7 min · State Street
6

Turn right onto Tyrone Pike

8.2 mi · 12 min · Tyrone Pike
7

Take the ramp right

0.7 mi · 1 min
8

Merge slight left

23 mi · 24 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
10

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 43 sec
11

Continue on William Penn Highway

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
12

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
13

Continue on William Penn Highway

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15

Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Second Avenue
16

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Second Avenue
17

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
18

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

351 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
19

Turn right onto Grant Street

515 ft · 22 sec · Grant Street
20

Arrive at your destination

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 58.9 miles from Osceola Mills, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.9 miles or 1h 13m 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

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 Osceola Mills, 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 Osceola Mills, PA

This is one driving day of about 117.9 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Osceola Mills, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.9 mi from Osceola Mills, PA · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Brush Valley, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brush Valley, PA

59 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

Altoona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brush Valley, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Osceola Mills, 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

$19.55 one way

$39.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.41 $42.82
premium $4.93 $22.87 $45.73
diesel $5.61 $26.03 $52.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66
Efficient EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
EV Truck/SUV 47.2 0 $16.51 $7.55

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Osceola Mills, PA

Morning in Osceola Mills on Thursday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Thursday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

2h 27m 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 Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 117.9 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sarah Street, Stone Street, Curtin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 miles from Osceola Mills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.55 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.
The drive from Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Osceola Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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