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Trip from Punxsutawney, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

84.7 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Punxsutawney, PA, PA

Punxsutawney, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Trip Overview

The drive from Punxsutawney, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indiana Street, William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.9 miles on Indiana Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.02 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.4 miles from Punxsutawney, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 84.7 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.
Indiana Street is the longest continuous segment at about 29.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,352 ft 765 ft

Total Climb

0 ft

Total Descent

586 ft

Highest Point

1,352 ft

~24.2 mi in

Elevation Range

586 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.4 miles in near US 119.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 40.4 miles (US 119): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
40.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 119

Take the exit onto US 119 toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

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

Toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, P...
8
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
83.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward Second Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue
6
84.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Ross Street

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indiana Street 29.9 mi 33m
William Penn Highway 29.6 mi 45m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.5 mi 18m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway 10.3 mi 12m
US 119 0.4 mi <1m
Second Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Ross Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Gilpin Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Indiana Street — 29.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punxsutawney, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on US 119; PA 36

439 ft · 13 sec · East Mahoning Street
2

Turn left onto US 119

0.1 mi · 7 sec · South Gilpin Street
3

Turn right onto US 119

30 mi · 33 min · Indiana Street
4

Continue on US 119; PA 56; US 422 Business

10 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 119

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 119
Toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
6

Merge onto US 22; US 119

30 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue
10

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
11

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
12

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

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 42.4 miles from Punxsutawney, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.4 miles or 49m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Punxsutawney, 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 Punxsutawney, PA

This is one driving day of about 84.7 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Punxsutawney, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Indiana Street for about 29.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.4 mi from Punxsutawney, PA · 49m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

42 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Punxsutawney, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA

The final approach into Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 35.1
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.02 one way

$28.03 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $15.34 $30.67
premium $4.92 $16.41 $32.83
diesel $5.64 $18.82 $37.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Edgewood, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

GetGo Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

Monroeville, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walnut - Penn Place

Monroeville, PA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Edgewood Towne Center

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Delaney Chevrolet Indiana

Indiana, PA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Tri-Star Ford

Blairsville, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

COCHRANAUTO PL 2000 A

Monroeville, PA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

COCHRANAUTO PL 2000 B

Monroeville, PA

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.89 $4.07
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
EV Truck/SUV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Punxsutawney, PA

Evening in Punxsutawney on Sunday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

7:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

2 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 53m 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 Punxsutawney, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 84.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Street, William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.4 miles from Punxsutawney, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.4 miles (US 119): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Punxsutawney, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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