Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Point Marion, PA

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

62 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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

Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Downtown Point Marion, PA, PA

Point Marion, PA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Pittsburgh to Point Marion, you are looking at a 62-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the round trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Navigating through the Northeast, the path utilizes a combination of Clairton Boulevard, the Mon/Fayette Expressway, and Morgantown Road. Since the entire drive stays within Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the city toward the Point Marion area.

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

31 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highways account for only 12% of the total distance. You will spend a significant portion of your time on local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 38.1 miles on Clairton Boulevard. The road personality shifts from dense urban transit into more technical, winding local passages. While you do utilize the Mon/Fayette Expressway, the majority of your time is spent navigating the specific turns required to reach your destination. Be prepared to stay alert, as the varied road types demand more focus than a typical high-speed highway trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clairton Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 62 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 10 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 / none lanes.
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
44.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | US 119

Merge onto US 119

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

Use the none lane.
6
47.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Express...

Towns Along This Route

Between Pittsburgh, PA and Point Marion, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown, Fairchance and Smithfield.

Morgantown

47.8 mi in | ~1h 12m | via US 119

Fairchance

51.8 mi in | ~1h 17m

Smithfield

51.8 mi in | ~1h 17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clairton Boulevard 38.1 mi 54m
Morgantown Road 8.7 mi 13m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 3.9 mi 4m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard 3.7 mi 7m
US 119 3.6 mi 4m
Liberty Tunnels 1.2 mi 2m
Morgantown Street 0.9 mi 1m
Liberty Bridge 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Clairton Boulevard — 38.1 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Point Marion, 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 / none lanes.
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

3.7 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on PA 51

38 mi · 54 min · Clairton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
11

Merge onto US 119

3.6 mi · 4 min · US 119
Use the none lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 119

3.9 mi · 4 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Fairchance, Smithfield
14

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Big Six Road
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
16

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street
17

Continue on US 119

7.3 mi · 10 min · Morgantown Road
18

Turn left onto US 119

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Penn Street
19

Arrive at destination

US 119

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal preferences rather than strict fatigue management. Since you won't need to factor in major rest stops, you can easily complete the 1 hour and 33 minute drive in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should pay close attention to navigation, especially when transitioning between the expressway and local roads. I recommend fueling up before leaving the Pittsburgh area to ensure you have plenty of gas for the full 62-mile stretch. Since the drive is short, use that extra time to enjoy a relaxed arrival at your destination without the pressure of a long-haul schedule.

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 31 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 62 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31 miles or 48m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Point Marion, 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 62 miles and 1h 33m.

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 Clairton Boulevard for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 48m into the drive

Downtown Mina, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

31 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 coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Point Marion, PA

The final approach into Point Marion, 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 Point Marion, 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

$10.26 one way

$20.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $11.23 $22.45
premium $4.92 $12.01 $24.03
diesel $5.64 $13.77 $27.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.51 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.68 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Point Marion, PA

Evening in Point Marion on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

31 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

14 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 33m 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 Point Marion, PA covers 62 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clairton Boulevard, Morgantown Road, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31 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 $10.26 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 62 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Point Marion, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown, Fairchance and Smithfield.

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