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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Locust, PA

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

81.3 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Downtown Locust, PA, PA

Locust, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Locust, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 119, William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.6 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.45 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

40.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Locust, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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.
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
43.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | Villa Road

Turn right onto Villa Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
43.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Old William Penn Highway

At end of road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | East Creek Road

Turn right onto East Creek Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 119 30.6 mi 34m
William Penn Highway 29 mi 44m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.8 mi 19m
East Creek Road 3.6 mi 8m
Locust Lane 2.4 mi 5m
Old William Penn Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Grant Street 0.3 mi 1m
Villa Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 119 — 30.6 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Locust, 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 · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto US 22

29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto Villa Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Villa Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

At end of road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Old William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 119

31 mi · 34 min · US 119
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto East Creek Road

3.2 mi · 7 min · East Creek Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto East Creek Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Creek Road
11

Turn straight onto Locust Lane

2.4 mi · 5 min · Locust Lane
12

Turn right onto Rishell Road

337 ft · 14 sec · Rishell Road
13

Arrive at destination

Rishell Road

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 40.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.6 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Locust, 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 81.3 miles and 1h 57m.

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 US 119 for about 30.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Lakewood, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

41 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Locust, PA

The final approach into Locust, 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 Locust, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 50.5
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.45 one way

$26.91 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $14.72 $29.44
premium $4.92 $15.75 $31.51
diesel $5.64 $18.06 $36.12

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: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

PowerUp Point

Pittsburgh, PA

Non-Networked

6 DCFC

Gold 1 Garage

Pittsburgh, PA

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

Greentree Sportsplex

Pittsburgh, PA

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

COCHRANAUTO PITT DC

Pittsburgh, PA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

COCHRANAUTO DMTBANK DC B

Pittsburgh, PA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

COCHRANAUTO DMTBANK DC A

Pittsburgh, PA

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

Non-Networked: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.54 $3.90
Efficient EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
EV Truck/SUV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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 hours ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Monday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 6 to 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Destination

Locust, PA

Morning in Locust on Monday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Lakewood, NY

41 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

3 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 57m 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 Locust, PA covers 81.3 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.6 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 $13.45 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 is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Locust, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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