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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Venango, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

87.1 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Downtown Venango, PA, PA

Venango, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Venango, PA covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 79, Parkway North, Richard Frame Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.44 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

43.5 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 87.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.5 miles on I 79.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.1 miles you will encounter 14 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): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sixth Avenue

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
13.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville

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

Toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyvi...
6
67.8 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road

Turn left onto PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
87 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | Old 322 Road

Turn sharp left onto Old 322 Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Venango, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Barkeyville along the way.

Barkeyville

67.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 44.5 mi 48m
Parkway North 11.6 mi 16m
Richard Frame Memorial Highway 11.5 mi 13m
Keystone Shortway 9 mi 9m
Pittsburgh Road 2.9 mi 4m
Lakes To the Sea Highway 1.7 mi 2m
15th Street 1.7 mi 3m
Veterans Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 44.5 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 5 sec · Grant Street
2

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

309 ft · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
3

Turn left onto Bigelow Square

365 ft · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
4

Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6

Merge onto I 579

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
7

Continue on I 279

12 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
8

Merge onto I 79

45 mi · 48 min · I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
10

Merge onto I 80

9.0 mi · 9 min · Keystone Shortway
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville
12

Turn left onto PA 8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on PA 8

12 mi · 13 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on PA 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on PA 8

1.7 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Eagle Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Eagle Street
17

Turn slight right onto Elm Street

349 ft · 19 sec · Elm Street
18

Turn left onto 11th Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · 11th Street
19

Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Street
20

Turn left onto US 322

0.2 mi · 15 sec · 8th Street
21

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway
22

Continue on US 322

444 ft · 14 sec · US Highway 322
23

Turn sharp left onto Old 322 Road

315 ft · 22 sec · Old 322 Road
24

Arrive at destination

Old 322 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 43.5 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.5 miles or 52m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Venango, 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 87.1 miles and 1h 47m.

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 I 79 for about 44.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.5 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 52m into the drive

human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

44 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.5 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Venango, PA

The final approach into Venango, 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 Venango, 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

$14.44 one way

$28.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.82 $31.63
premium $4.93 $16.89 $33.78
diesel $5.61 $19.23 $38.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.1 0 $9.15 $4.18
Efficient EV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48
EV Truck/SUV 34.8 0 $12.19 $5.57

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (67% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:20PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Venango, PA

Night in Venango on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Mina, NY

44 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

27 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 47m 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 Venango, PA covers 87.1 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Parkway North, Richard Frame Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.5 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 $14.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Venango, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Barkeyville along the way.

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