Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
118.5 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
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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Barrett, PA
Jörn Rockstroh
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grant Street, I 376 East, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.65 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 118.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grant Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Street | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| Villa Road | — | — |
| Old William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 286 | — | — |
| PA 286 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Barrett, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29 mi
·
44 min
·
William Penn Highway
6
Turn right onto Villa Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Villa Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old William Penn Highway
8
Continue straight
15 mi
·
16 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer
27 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 286 East: Clymer
11
Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
12
Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
515 ft
·
7 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
13
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
16
Continue on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
1st Street
17
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
18
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
19
Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
20
Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
21
Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
22
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
23
Keep slight right
210 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn straight onto Daisy Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Daisy Street
25
Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
26
Turn slight left onto Indian Mill Lane
240 ft
·
12 sec
·
Indian Mill Lane
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barrett, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 118.5 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.3 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barrett, PA
The final approach into Barrett, 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 Barrett, 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
$19.65 one way
$39.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.52 | $43.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Barrett, PA
Late night in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Rayne, PA
59 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
4 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
2h 35m 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 Barrett, PA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grant Street, I 376 East, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.3 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 $19.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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