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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Somerset, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

69.9 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m

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 Somerset, PA, PA

Somerset, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Somerset, PA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 $11.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m 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

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 69.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 Somerset, PA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Somerset, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grant Street
I 376 East
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
I 76
I 76 East
Pennsylvania Turnpike
US 219
Ramada Road

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 Somerset, 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 · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 30 sec
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 76 East: Harrisburg
8

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

54 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
10

Continue on Ramada Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Ramada Road
11

Continue on North Pleasant Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue
12

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East Main Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.9 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 41m into the drive

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Irwin, PA

35 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

Wilkinsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Irwin, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Somerset, PA

The final approach into Somerset, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.59 one way

$23.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.69 $25.38
premium $4.93 $13.56 $27.11
diesel $5.61 $15.43 $30.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.79 $4.47

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Saturday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, PA

Late night in Somerset on Saturday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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

1h 23m 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 Somerset, PA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 34.9 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 $11.59 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.

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Somerset, PA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Somerset, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Somerset, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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