Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Masontown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Masontown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 49.6-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Masontown, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so no need to worry about overnight stays. You'll primarily be on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, and PA 166. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this is an economical journey. The route offers a mixed driving experience, making it an accessible option for most travelers looking for a short hop within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 17.5 mi | 19m |
| Brownsville Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| PA 166 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Thornton Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| US 40 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Hartley Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| McChain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 17.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Masontown, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
19
Merge onto US 40
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 40
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Street
21
Continue on National Pike East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Pike East
22
Turn right onto PA 166
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
23
Continue on PA 166
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Republic Road
24
Continue on PA 166
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Thompson 1 Road
25
Continue on PA 166
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartley Hill Road
26
Turn left onto PA 166
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 166
27
Turn slight right onto PA 166
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 166
Toward PA 21 West, PA 166 South: Masontown
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Take the exit
469 ft
·
12 sec
Toward PA 166 South: Masontown
29
Keep slight right at fork
224 ft
·
6 sec
30
Turn right onto PA 166
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ronco Road
31
Continue on PA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
32
Turn right onto West Church Avenue
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Church Avenue
33
Arrive at destination
West Church Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
33 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.23
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(17.5 mi)
$1.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Masontown, PA
Afternoon in Masontown on Saturday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charleroi, PA
25 mi in
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 47% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, which will allow for some consistent cruising. After that, the journey transitions to more local roads like Brownsville Road and PA 166, offering a change of pace. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more community-oriented driving as you approach your destination.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 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: 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.23 in tolls one way, starting with Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Masontown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Masontown, PA before heading back.
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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