Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Ferndale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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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Ferndale, PA
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Trip Overview
Pittsburgh to Ferndale is 72 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a quick trip, especially if you're looking for a relatively short travel time. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so be prepared for some variation in driving experience. The total fuel cost is estimated at $12, making it an economical choice for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive, with 34% of it on highways. You'll experience about 20.8 miles on the Lincoln Highway as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a consistent pace. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Pennsylvania Turnpike segments will provide faster travel, while other sections may involve more local road conditions. Expect the drive to shift between quicker highway speeds and potentially slower, more varied segments as you progress toward Ferndale.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Wendel Road
Turn left onto Wendel Road
Navigation decision point
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
PA 711 / North Market Street
Enter roundabout onto PA 711 / North Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Ferndale, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
14.3 mi in
|
~20m
Harrisburg
14.3 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 20.8 mi | 32m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 11 mi | 11m |
| Menoher Highway | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| Menoher Boulevard | 6 mi | 9m |
| West Pittsburgh Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Goucher Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Market Street | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Ferndale, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Turn left onto Wendel Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wendel Road
10
Merge onto US 30
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tollgate Hill Road
12
Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Pittsburgh Street
13
Continue on US 30
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Lincoln Highway
14
Turn left onto PA 711
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Market Street
15
Enter roundabout onto PA 711
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Market Street
16
Continue on PA 711
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Market Street
17
Turn right onto PA 271
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Menoher Highway
18
Continue on PA 271
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Menoher Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Goucher Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Goucher Street
20
Turn right onto Summit Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Avenue
21
Turn left onto Station Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Station Street
22
Turn right onto PA 403
147 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ferndale Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
PA 403
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under two hours, this is a very manageable same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving Pittsburgh in the morning to maximize your daylight hours. The longest stretch is just over 20 miles on the Lincoln Highway, so you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between highway and local roads, as stations can be less frequent off the main arteries.
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 36 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ferndale, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Highway for about 20.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ferndale, PA
The final approach into Ferndale, 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
$11.94 one way
$23.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.96 | $27.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.44
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(11 mi)
$1.44
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
$12
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Ferndale, PA
Afternoon in Ferndale on Friday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 48m 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 Ferndale, PA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 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 $11.94 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 72 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Ferndale, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
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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