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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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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city of Pennsylvania

Farrell, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sixth Avenue, Bigelow Square, Bigelow Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sixth Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA is easy. At 1h 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sixth Avenue
Bigelow Square
Bigelow Boulevard
I 579
Veterans Bridge
Parkway North
I 76
I 76 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sixth Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Street

46 ft · 5 sec · Grant Street
2

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

308 ft · 12 sec · Sixth Avenue
3

Turn left onto Bigelow Square

364 ft · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
4

Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 579: Veterans Bridge
6

Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
7

Continue on Parkway North

12 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
8

Merge slight left

5.7 mi · 7 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
11

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 376 Toll West: New Castle
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 376 Toll West: New Castle
15

Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

26 mi · 30 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
16

Continue on Broadway Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
17

Turn right onto Council Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Council Street
18

Continue on Mercer Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue
19

Turn left onto Indiana Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
20

Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Roemer Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue

98 ft · 4 sec · Beechwood Avenue
22

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 43m into the drive

township of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Sewickley, PA

35 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

McKees Rocks, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Sewickley, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Farrell, PA

The final approach into Farrell, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.47 one way

$22.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.56 $25.13
premium $4.93 $13.42 $26.84
diesel $5.61 $15.28 $30.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Farrell, PA

Afternoon in Farrell on Friday

Local time

1:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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

1h 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sixth Avenue, Bigelow Square, Bigelow Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 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 $11.47 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 Farrell, PA is easy. At 1h 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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