Origin
Smithfield, PA
Night in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Smithfield to Pittsburgh is a straightforward 54.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this trip is short, you can easily complete it as a convenient day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Pittsburgh Road, the Mon/Fayette Expressway, and Saw Mill Run Boulevard. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is an economical way to move between these two Pennsylvania locations. Since both points are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the entire drive. It is a practical route for anyone needing to reach the city efficiently.
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
27.1 miles from Smithfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 14% of this 54.2-mile path consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.2 miles on Pittsburgh Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The character of the road shifts as you transition from rural stretches onto the Mon/Fayette Expressway and eventually into the urban flow of Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Be prepared for a driving experience that favors technical maneuvering over high-speed interstate cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pittsburgh Road is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
51.9 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
52 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
54.1 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 38.2 mi | 55m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Mon-Fayette Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Morgantown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Morgantown Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on US 119
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Morgantown Street
2
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Morgantown Road
3
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
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Big Six Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mon-Fayette Expressway
6
Continue on PA 43
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward PA 51
8
Turn left onto PA 51
38 mi
·
55 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
13
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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Liberty Bridge
15
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
16
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
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Sixth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Fifth Avenue
18
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1 hour and 21-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to drive in one go. Keep your $9 fuel budget in mind and ensure your tank is ready for the 54.2-mile trek before you pull out of Smithfield. Because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than interstates, check local traffic reports before you leave to avoid potential congestion on the more turn-heavy sections. Staying alert on Pittsburgh Road is your best strategy for a smooth arrival in Pittsburgh.
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 27.1 miles from Smithfield, PA, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 54.2 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 miles or 38m 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 6m
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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 54.2 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Smithfield, 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 Pittsburgh Road for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Smithfield, PA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Pittsburgh, PA
Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
10:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 to 10 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
27 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
4 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 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Smithfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pittsburgh Road, Mon/Fayette Expressway, Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Smithfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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 54.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Smithfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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