Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairview, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
120.8 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Fairview, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairview, PA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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-98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.7 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.03 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
60.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 120.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.7 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 14 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 93.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
6
107.1 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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US 6N / Route 6N
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6N / Route 6N
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
120.8 mi into trip
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~2h 22m in
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US 20 / West Ridge Road
Turn right onto US 20 / West Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Edinboro along the way.
Edinboro
106.8 mi in
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~2h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 93.7 mi | 1h 41m |
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| PA-98 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Avonia Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Route 6N | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 93.7 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Fairview, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
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
94 mi
·
1 hr 41 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6N
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 6N
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 98
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
PA-98
12
Continue on PA 98
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Avonia Road
13
Turn right onto US 20
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
US 20
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 60.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.7 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, 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 120.8 miles and 2h 22m.
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 I 79 for about 93.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.4 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.7 miles.
Arriving in Fairview, PA
The final approach into Fairview, 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 Fairview, 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
$20.03 one way
$40.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
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: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.91 | $7.73 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Fairview, PA
Night in Fairview on Tuesday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
60 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
9 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
2h 22m 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 Fairview, PA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Parkway North, PA-98. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.4 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 $20.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairview, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Edinboro along the way.
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