Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayette, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Fayette, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayette, PA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sixth Avenue, Crosstown Boulevard, Liberty Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth Avenue | — | — |
| Crosstown Boulevard | — | — |
| Liberty Bridge | — | — |
| Liberty Tunnels | — | — |
| West Liberty Avenue | — | — |
| PA 51 | — | — |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | — | — |
| Fairhaven Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sixth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Fayette, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
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 West Liberty Avenue
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
PA 51: Uniontown
8
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
9
Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Fairhaven Road
10
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
11
Continue on Brownsville Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brownsville Road
12
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
13
Continue on Brownsville Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brownsville Road
14
Turn slight left onto McChain Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
McChain Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
16
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
19
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
4 min
20
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Broadway Street
21
Continue on National Pike East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Pike East
22
Turn right onto Thornton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Thornton Road
23
Continue on Republic Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Republic Road
24
Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Thompson 1 Road
25
Continue on Hartley Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hartley Hill Road
26
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
27
Turn slight right onto PA 21 West, PA 166 South: Masontown
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 21 West, PA 166 South: Masontown
28
Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
PA 166 South: Masontown
29
Keep slight right
223 ft
·
6 sec
30
Turn right onto Ronco Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ronco Road
31
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
32
Continue on Masontown Woodside Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Masontown Woodside Road
33
Turn right onto Gallatin Road
262 ft
·
14 sec
·
Gallatin Road
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.62 one way
$17.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fayette, PA
Afternoon in Fayette on Saturday
Local time
1:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charleroi, PA
26 mi in
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 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
52 mi in 1h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Sixth Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayette, PA is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Fayette, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fayette, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayette, PA before heading back.
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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