Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Big Beaver, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Big Beaver, PA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Parkway North, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.66 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
20.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 40.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 40.2 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
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 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
5
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Big Beaver, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
Harrisburg
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| I 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shenango Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Valley Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Foxwood Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Big Beaver, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
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Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Continue on I 279
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
8
Merge onto I 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
14
Keep slight right at fork
501 ft
·
17 sec
15
Turn right onto Shenango Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shenango Road
16
Turn left onto Foxwood Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Foxwood Road
17
Turn right onto Valley Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Drive
18
Arrive at 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 20.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 40.2 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.1 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Beaver, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 40.2 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburgh, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 Big Beaver, PA
The final approach into Big Beaver, 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 Big Beaver, 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
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.40
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.4 mi)
$2.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Big Beaver, PA
Morning in Big Beaver on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
20 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
11 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
53m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Big Beaver, PA covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Parkway North, I 79. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.66 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 14 significant decision points across 40.2 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Big Beaver, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
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