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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Menno, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

138 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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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Downtown Menno, PA, PA

Menno, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Menno, PA covers 138 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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 $22.88 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

69 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 138 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 138 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Menno, PA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Menno, 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
Admiral Peary Highway
Summit
Route 22
3rd Avenue

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 Menno, 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

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway
6

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
7

Continue on William Penn Highway

7.9 mi · 9 min · William Penn Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Summit

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Summit
9

Turn right onto Admiral Peary Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Admiral Peary Highway
10

Continue on Old Route 22

6.8 mi · 11 min · Old Route 22
11

Continue on 3rd Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
12

Continue on Broad Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
13

Continue on South Juniata Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · South Juniata Street
14

Continue on Blair Street

33 mi · 49 min · Blair Street
15

Turn left onto Big Valley Pike

8.8 mi · 15 min · Big Valley Pike
16

Continue on State Route 655

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Route 655
17

Continue on West Main Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 43m 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 30 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menno, 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 138 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 69 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 43m into the drive

home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portage, PA

69 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

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portage, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Menno, PA

The final approach into Menno, 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 Menno, 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

$22.88 one way

$45.76 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $25.06 $50.11
premium $4.93 $26.76 $53.53
diesel $5.61 $30.47 $60.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.49 $6.62
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.32 $8.83

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menno, PA

Late night in Menno on Friday

Local time

12:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Portage, PA

69 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

18 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

3h 27m 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 Menno, PA covers 138 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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 69 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 $22.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Menno, PA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Menno, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Menno, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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