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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Rockland, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

89.8 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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 Rockland, PA, PA

Rockland, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Rockland, PA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.89 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.

Midpoint

44.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 44.5 mi 48m
Parkway North 11.6 mi 16m
Keystone Shortway 9 mi 9m
Kennerdell Road 8.3 mi 14m
Richard Frame Memorial Highway 4 mi 4m
PA 308 2.5 mi 3m
State Route 3008 2.4 mi 3m
Rockland Station Road 1.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 79 — 44.5 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

4.0 mi · 4 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward PA 308 South: Pearl, Bullion
15

Turn right onto PA 308

2.5 mi · 3 min · PA 308
16

Turn left onto State Route 3008

2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 3008
17

Continue on Kennerdell Road

8.3 mi · 14 min · Kennerdell Road
18

Turn right onto Pittsville Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Pittsville Road
19

Turn right onto Rockland Station Road

1.8 mi · 6 min · Rockland Station Road
20

Arrive at destination

Rockland Station 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 44.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 53m 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 20 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.9 miles or 53m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rockland, 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 89.8 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

township of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Sewickley, PA

45 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

Valencia, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Muddy Creek, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
5
72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward PA 308 South: Pearl, Bullion

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

Toward PA 308 South: Pearl, Bullion

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.89 one way

$29.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.31 $32.61
premium $4.93 $17.42 $34.83
diesel $5.61 $19.83 $39.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.43 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.86 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.57 $5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Saturday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 18 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Rockland, PA

Afternoon in Rockland on Saturday

Local time

1:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

33 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 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

89.8 mi in 2h 1m, mostly highway — 44.5 mi of that is on I 79.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.5 mi on I 79.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

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.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.8 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Pittsburgh, PA and Rockland, PA, road signs point toward Barkeyville and Bullion.

Barkeyville

67.5 mi in | ~1h 18m

Bullion

72.9 mi in | ~1h 26m

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 2h 1m. Total distance: 89.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.5 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rockland, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockland, 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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