Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 21m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 25m

12 PM

1h 24m

3 PM

1h 26m

5 PM

1h 33m

8 PM

1h 17m

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

If you are looking to travel from Pittsburgh to Collier, you should plan for a 50.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you can expect a familiar local landscape throughout the trip. Ultimately, this drive is a straightforward local transit that offers a practical alternative to longer, more complex regional routes.

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

25.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via a combination of Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and Morgantown Road, with zero highway driving involved in the route. A significant portion of your time—38.2 miles to be exact—is spent on the Clairton Boulevard stretch. Because the road lacks high-speed highway segments, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the frequent turns characteristic of this path. It is a strictly surface-level driving experience that requires your full attention as you move through the local road network.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Clairton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 5 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sixth Avenue

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / none lanes.

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.

3

49.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Collier Road

Turn right onto Collier Road

Navigation decision point

4

50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Clairton Boulevard	38.2 mi	55m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard	3.7 mi	7m
Morgantown Road	3.2 mi	4m
Morgantown Street	1.2 mi	2m
Liberty Tunnels	1.2 mi	2m
Pittsburgh Street	1 mi	1m
Collier Road	1 mi	3m
Liberty Bridge	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Clairton Boulevard — 38.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Collier, 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 / none lanes.

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

3.7 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Continue on PA 51

38 mi · 55 min · Clairton Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

11

Continue on PA 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

12

Continue on Morgantown Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road

13

Turn right onto Collier Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Collier Road

14

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 2nd Street

15

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best without needing to plan for overnight stops. Because the entire route consists of local roads, you should remain vigilant for changing speed limits and intersection traffic throughout the 1 hour and 20 minute duration. You will not need to map out complex refueling stations given the modest $8 fuel requirement, but it is always wise to ensure your tank is topped off before departing Pittsburgh. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, try to familiarize yourself with the transition points between Clairton Boulevard and Morgantown Road before you head out. Enjoy the freedom of a direct, single-day trip that gets you to Collier without the stress of highway congestion.

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 25.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 50.9 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.4 miles or 40m 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 Collier, 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 50.9 miles and 1h 20m.

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 Clairton Boulevard for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.4 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

25 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Collier, PA

The final approach into Collier, 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 Collier, 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

$8.42 one way

$16.85 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$9.22	$18.43
premium	$4.92	$9.86	$19.73
diesel	$5.64	$11.31	$22.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	15.3	$5.34	$2.44
Efficient EV	12.7	$4.45	$2.04
EV Truck/SUV	20.4	$7.13	$3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collier, PA

Evening in Collier on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Lakewood, NY

25 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 20m 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 Collier, PA covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Morgantown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.4 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 $8.42 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.