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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Williamsburg, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

58m

Distance

41.4 mi

67 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

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 7m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Downtown Williamsburg, PA, PA

Williamsburg, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Williamsburg, PA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, Butler Road, Franklin Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.4 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 41.4 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Butler Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Butler Road. 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 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41.4 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): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 28: Etna
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning

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

Exit 19 Toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning
5
41.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | Poplar Street

Turn right onto Poplar Street

Navigation decision point

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 Williamsburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Kittanning along the way.

Kittanning

38.1 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Allegheny Valley Expressway 36.8 mi 47m
Butler Road 1.1 mi 1m
Franklin Hill Road 0.7 mi 1m
Veterans Bridge 0.3 mi <1m
Bigelow Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Allegheny Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Bigelow Square <0.1 mi <1m
US 422 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Allegheny Valley Expressway — 36.8 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward PA 28: Etna Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto PA 28

37 mi · 47 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 2 min
Exit 19 Toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning
10

Merge onto US 422

314 ft · 4 sec · US 422
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
12

Keep slight left at fork

204 ft · 7 sec
13

Continue on PA 268; US 422 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road
14

Continue on US 422 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Butler Road
15

Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Allegheny Avenue
16

Turn right onto Poplar Street

182 ft · 10 sec · Poplar Street
17

Turn right onto Cherry Alley

220 ft · 16 sec · Cherry Alley
18

Arrive at destination

Cherry Alley

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 28m into the drive

city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Kensington, PA

21 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

West Kittanning, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Kensington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Williamsburg, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Williamsburg, 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

$6.86 one way

$13.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.52 $15.03
premium $4.93 $8.03 $16.06
diesel $5.61 $9.14 $18.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99
Efficient EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
EV Truck/SUV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Williamsburg, PA

Late night in Williamsburg on Friday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

40 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 Williamsburg, PA covers 41.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Butler Road, Franklin Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.86 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 13 decision points packed into just 41.4 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): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Williamsburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Kittanning along the way.

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