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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Uniontown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

46.2 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

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city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Uniontown, PA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 46.2-mile drive from Pittsburgh, PA, to Uniontown, PA, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and the Liberty Tunnels. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $8, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The profile is a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a high-speed highway experience. It's a manageable distance that allows for flexibility in your schedule.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 46.2-mile journey, with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.2 miles along Clairton Boulevard, offering a consistent local road experience for a significant portion of the trip. This route emphasizes navigating through local areas rather than high-speed transit. The road's character will likely involve frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through different communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 8 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.
4
45.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 40 Business / West Fayette Street

Turn left onto US 40 Business / West Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
46.1 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Cleveland Avenue

Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clairton Boulevard 38.2 mi 55m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard 3.7 mi 7m
Liberty Tunnels 1.2 mi 2m
Pittsburgh Street 1 mi 1m
Liberty Bridge 0.5 mi 1m
West Fayette Street 0.5 mi <1m
Sixth Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Stewart Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Clairton Boulevard — 38.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Uniontown, 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

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

Continue on PA 51

38 mi · 55 min · Clairton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street
11

Continue on PA 51

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Morgantown Street
12

Turn left onto US 40 Business

0.5 mi · 56 sec · West Fayette Street
13

Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Stewart Avenue
14

Turn left onto US 40 Business

312 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
15

Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue

395 ft · 19 sec · Cleveland Avenue
16

Turn right onto Evans Street

233 ft · 10 sec · Evans Street
17

Arrive at destination

Evans Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.1 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 37m into the drive

city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clairton, PA

23 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

Castle Shannon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clairton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Uniontown, PA

The final approach into Uniontown, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.66 one way

$15.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.39 $16.78
premium $4.93 $8.96 $17.92
diesel $5.61 $10.20 $20.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.04 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Uniontown, PA

Evening in Uniontown on Friday

Local time

7:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

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 11m 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 Uniontown, PA covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Liberty Tunnels. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.1 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 $7.66 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 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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.

The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Uniontown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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

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