Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Greenville, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

76.9 mi

124 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Greenville, PA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, Mercer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.75 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

38.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 76.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 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 23 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 40.6 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.2 miles in near I 79.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 13.2 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.7 miles (US 19 / South Erie Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

13.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 113 Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in | US 19 / South Erie Street

Turn right onto US 19 / South Erie Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

62 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58 / Greenville Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

76.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | South Water Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Water Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 79	40.6 mi	44m
Parkway North	11.6 mi	16m
Mercer Road	9.3 mi	12m
State Route 258	6 mi	9m
Greenville Road	2.3 mi	3m
Greenville Mercer Road	1.6 mi	2m
Butler Pike	1.2 mi	1m
South Mercer Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 79 — 40.6 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 5 sec · Grant Street

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

309 ft · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

Turn left onto Bigelow Square

365 ft · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

Merge onto I 579

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

Continue on I 279

12 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

Merge onto I 79

41 mi · 44 min · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 113 Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

Turn straight

437 ft · 20 sec

Turn right onto PA 258

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 258

Continue on PA 258

1.2 mi · 1 min · Butler Pike

Turn left onto East Butler Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Butler Street

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 47 sec · South Erie Street

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 58

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Greenville Avenue

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on PA 58

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road

Continue on PA 58

1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road

Continue on PA 58

9.3 mi · 12 min · Mercer Road

Continue on PA 58

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mercer Street

Turn left onto Clinton Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Clinton Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Water Street

352 ft · 11 sec · South Water Street

Arrive at destination

North Water Street

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 38.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 76.9 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.4 miles or 46m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 76.9 miles and 1h 40m.

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 40.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.4 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 46m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

38 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 76.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenville, PA

The final approach into Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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

$12.75 one way

$25.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.96	$27.93
premium	$4.93	$14.91	$29.83
diesel	$5.61	$16.98	$33.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.1	$8.07	$3.69
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.73	$3.08
EV Truck/SUV	30.8	$10.77	$4.92

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday

Local time

10:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Greenville, PA

Night in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

10:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Mina, NY

38 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

8 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 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Greenville, PA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 79, Parkway North, Mercer Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.75 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 route from Pittsburgh, PA to Greenville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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