Origin
Beccaria, PA
Morning in Beccaria on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Beccaria, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beccaria, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Beccaria, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 109.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m via William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward trip, suitable for a single day with minimal time commitment. Expect a modest fuel cost for this relatively short distance. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical connection between these two points without extensive time on major interstates.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Beccaria, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 50.9 mi | 1h 13m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Gallitzin Road | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Executive Drive | 6 mi | 10m |
| Clearfield Valley Boulevard | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Glendale Valley Boulevard | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 50.9 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,320 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beccaria, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 729
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Street
2
Turn right onto PA 253; PA 453
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Viola Pike
3
Turn right onto PA 253
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Cambria Street
4
Continue on PA 253
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Executive Drive
5
Turn sharp left onto PA 253; PA 865
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Skyline Drive
6
Turn right onto PA 253
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Executive Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 53
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Glendale Valley Boulevard
8
Turn straight onto PA 53
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Clearfield Valley Boulevard
9
Continue on PA 53
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn right onto PA 36; PA 53
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Liberty Street
11
Turn left onto PA 53
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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West Main Street
12
Continue on PA 53
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Gallitzin Road
13
Continue on PA 53
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
2nd Street
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
15
Merge onto US 22
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
22
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
23
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 45m drive, leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Pittsburgh and settle in. With only one recommended stop and a total distance of 109.8 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $18, so ensure you have enough gas before departing Beccaria, as major refueling points might be spaced out on the surface roads. Pay attention to local speed limits, especially as you enter more populated areas closer to Pittsburgh. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East can experience significant traffic, so factor that into your arrival time.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Beccaria, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.9 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 24 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Beccaria, 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 Beccaria, PA
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Beccaria, 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 William Penn Highway for about 50.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Beccaria, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 109.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 253; PA 865 / Skyline Drive
Turn sharp left onto PA 253; PA 865 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
95.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m 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
109.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
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Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.91 one way
$35.83 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $23.36 | $46.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
2h 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely on surface roads, with only about 12% of the drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 50.9 miles along the William Penn Highway. You'll transition from the William Penn Highway to roads like the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Admiral Peary Highway, likely noticing denser traffic and more frequent intersections as you approach Pittsburgh.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.9 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near PA 253; PA 865 / Skyline Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 109.8 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: at 8 miles (PA 253; PA 865 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 95.5 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 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Beccaria, PA
Full guide →Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →Founded 1758
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.
Top landmarks
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 45m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.9 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (PA 253; PA 865 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 95.5 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 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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