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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Maple Glen, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

37.4 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Maple Glen, PA, PA

Maple Glen, PA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

This 37.4-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Maple Glen, PA, is a straightforward 58-minute trip, perfectly suited for a single day. You'll navigate primarily via the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, and PA 88, with about 59% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers a flexible travel experience within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It’s an easy excursion, ideal for a quick local getaway or a segment of a larger trip.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending efficient highway travel with more local road segments. The Mon/Fayette Expressway forms a significant portion, offering a 19.1-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you transition to Brownsville Road and PA 88, the character will likely shift, providing a more community-focused driving experience. The overall profile suggests a comfortable pace, with the highway share making up 59% of the total mileage, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sixth Avenue

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 51: Uniontown
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
15.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge onto PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
34.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | PA 88

Take the exit onto PA 88 toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

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

Exit 28 Toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Frederick...

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 Maple Glen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericktown along the way.

Fredericktown

34.5 mi in | ~53m | via PA 88

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mon/Fayette Expressway 19.1 mi 20m
Brownsville Road 6.5 mi 12m
PA 88 2.9 mi 4m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard 2.6 mi 5m
McChain Road 1.8 mi 4m
Provost Road 1.3 mi 2m
Liberty Tunnels 1.2 mi 2m
Liberty Bridge 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Mon/Fayette Expressway — 19.1 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 5 sec · Grant Street
2

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
4

Continue on Liberty Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
5

Continue on Liberty Tunnels

1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
6

Continue on US 19 Truck

152 ft · 3 sec · West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 41 sec
Toward PA 51: Uniontown Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto PA 51

2.6 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Fairhaven Road
10

Continue on Provost Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Provost Road
11

Continue on Brownsville Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brownsville Road
12

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brownsville Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on Brownsville Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · Brownsville Road
14

Turn slight left onto McChain Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
17

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

19 mi · 20 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 59 sec · PA 88
Exit 28 Toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
19

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 88

2.5 mi · 3 min · PA 88
20

Turn left

67 ft · 2 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 36m into the drive

Downtown Municipality of Bethel Park, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

19 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

Luzerne, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleroi, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maple Glen, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Maple Glen, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.20 one way

$12.40 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.79 $13.58
premium $4.93 $7.25 $14.51
diesel $5.61 $8.26 $16.51

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

Mon/Fayette Expressway (19.1 mi) $1.33

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.27 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.24 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Destination

Maple Glen, PA

Late night in Maple Glen on Saturday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

37 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

58m 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 Maple Glen, PA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, PA 88. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $6.20 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Maple Glen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericktown along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

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

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