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Trip from Westfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 11m

Distance

202.3 mi

326 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 58m ★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m

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

Downtown Westfield, PA, PA

Westfield, PA

Haneul Trac

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Westfield to Pittsburgh covers 208.2 miles across the state of Pennsylvania. Expect a travel time of approximately 4 hours and 24 minutes, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. Since you will be navigating entirely via local roads like West Main Street, North Street, and North Main Street, you should budget about $34 for fuel. This route stays within the Northeast region, transitioning from the quieter areas around Westfield into the urban landscape of Pittsburgh. Because the drive is straightforward, you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

101.2 miles from Westfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 208.2-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising. You will experience a technical, hands-on driving environment as you transition through various Pennsylvania towns. Stay alert, as the lack of highway segments keeps your pace steady but requires consistent focus on navigation throughout the trip.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.5 miles in near US 219; PA 948 / Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 202.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 88.5 miles (US 219; PA 948 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 201 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
88.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 219; PA 948 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 219; PA 948 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

8
201 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
201 mi into trip | ~5h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
201.6 mi into trip | ~5h 9m in

Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
201.9 mi into trip | ~5h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Allegheny Valley Expressway 36.9 mi 48m
North Street 21.7 mi 30m
PA 120 20.4 mi 30m
Allegheny Boulevard 18.1 mi 26m
PA 49 16.6 mi 23m
Richardsville Road 14.3 mi 21m
West Main Street 13.7 mi 22m
PA 155 12.6 mi 18m
Longest stretch: Allegheny Valley Expressway — 36.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 349

89 ft · 8 sec · Church Street
2

Turn left onto PA 49

14 mi · 22 min · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto PA 49

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Street
4

Turn straight onto PA 49

17 mi · 23 min · PA 49
5

Continue on PA 44

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
6

Turn right onto Water Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Water Street
7

Continue on Eulalia Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Eulalia Street
8

Continue on US 6

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Eulalia Street
9

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
10

Continue on US 6

4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11

Turn slight left onto Reeds Run Road

379 ft · 16 sec · Reeds Run Road
12

Continue on Reeds Run Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · Reeds Run Road
13

Continue on Reed Run Road

2.9 mi · 11 min · Reed Run Road
14

Turn right onto PA 607

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 607
15

Turn straight onto PA 155

13 mi · 18 min · PA 155
16

Turn right onto PA 120

20 mi · 30 min · PA 120
17

Turn slight left onto PA 120

0.2 mi · 26 sec · PA 120
18

Turn right onto PA 120

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street
19

Continue on PA 120

4.0 mi · 5 min · Ridgway Road
20

Continue on PA 120

5.2 mi · 7 min · Front Street
21

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 120

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Depot Street
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 219; PA 948

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
23

Turn left onto PA 949

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Mill Avenue
24

At end of road, turn right onto PA 949

0.3 mi · 22 sec · South Street
25

Continue on PA 949

0.4 mi · 37 sec · State Street
26

Continue on PA 949

11 mi · 15 min · Portland Mills Road
27

Continue on PA 949

5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
28

Continue on Richardsville Road

14 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
29

Continue on Richards St

0.9 mi · 2 min · Richards St
30

At end of road, turn right onto US 322; PA 28

190 ft · 4 sec · E Main St
31

Continue on US 322; PA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
32

Continue on South Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
33

Turn left onto PA 28

18 mi · 26 min · Allegheny Boulevard
34

Continue on PA 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
35

Continue on PA 28; PA 66

21 mi · 29 min · North Street
36

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
37

Continue on PA 28

37 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Take the exit

181 ft · 4 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport Use the slight right lane.
39

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville Use the slight left lane.
40

Merge onto I 579

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
41

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Keep slight left at fork

502 ft · 14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
43

Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

224 ft · 3 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
44

Continue on Bigelow Square

386 ft · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue Use the straight / left lanes.
45

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

347 ft · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
46

Turn left onto Grant Street

296 ft · 22 sec · Grant Street
47

Continue on Grant Street

254 ft · 13 sec · Grant Street
48

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

For the best experience, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 4-hour and 24-minute journey to break up the local driving. Since the entire route relies on surface streets, traffic conditions will have a direct impact on your arrival time, so checking local road reports before you depart is wise. Keep your $34 fuel budget handy and consider refueling midway to ensure you aren't searching for stations once you hit the busier outskirts of Pittsburgh. Because this is a one-day trip, feel free to depart when it suits your schedule, but prioritize daylight hours to better navigate the turns. A practical tip: keep a physical map or reliable offline navigation ready, as local street signage can occasionally be less intuitive than major highway markers.

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 101.2 miles from Westfield, PA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 45 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.2 miles or 2h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 22m

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 Westfield, 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 Westfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 202.3 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Westfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.2 mi from Westfield, PA · 2h 46m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punxsutawney, PA

101 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.

Popular next leg

Punxsutawney, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

84.7 mi · 1h 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Germantown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punxsutawney, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Westfield, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.54 one way

$67.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.73 $73.47
premium $4.93 $39.23 $78.47
diesel $5.61 $44.67 $89.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.7 0 $21.24 $9.71
Efficient EV 50.6 0 $17.70 $8.09
EV Truck/SUV 80.9 1 $28.32 $12.95

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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

Westfield, PA

Evening in Westfield on Wednesday

Local time

8:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Wednesday

Local time

8:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

8 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

5h 11m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Westfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 202.3 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, North Street, PA 120. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Westfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.54 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 202.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 88.5 miles (US 219; PA 948 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 201 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Westfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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