Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Charleroi, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Charleroi, PA
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Trip Overview
Pittsburgh, PA to Charleroi, PA is 26.8 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward drive that keeps you on familiar roads for its entirety. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss journey between these two locations, perfect for a day trip or to connect to other nearby destinations without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 30% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, and Saw Mill Run Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 8.2 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, which will feel like a more open, faster-paced segment. As you transition between these roads, the driving feel will shift, offering a varied but manageable experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 51: Uniontown
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Charleroi, Donora
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 39
Toward Charleroi, Donora
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Coyle Curtin Road
Turn sharp left onto Coyle Curtin Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Charleroi, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Donora along the way.
Donora
23.6 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Brownsville Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McChain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Fremont Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dairy Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Charleroi, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
4
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
5
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
6
Continue on US 19 Truck
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
Toward PA 51: Uniontown
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 51
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Fairhaven Road
10
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
11
Continue on Brownsville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brownsville Road
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Brownsville Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brownsville Road
14
Turn slight left onto McChain Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
McChain Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 39
Toward Charleroi, Donora
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Coyle Curtin Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Road
21
Continue on Fremont Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fremont Road
22
Continue on 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
23
Turn right onto PA 88
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fallowfield Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
PA 88
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.44 one way
$8.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.57
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Charleroi, PA
Morning in Charleroi on Saturday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
49m 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 Charleroi, PA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.44 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Charleroi, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Donora along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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