Origin
Boswell, PA
Afternoon in Boswell on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boswell, 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
1h 40m
Distance
81.7 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boswell, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Boswell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 40m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip, making it a convenient option for a quick transit or a day trip. Given its short duration, you'll likely find it fits easily into your schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Boswell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 53.3 mi | 57m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Flight 93 Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 8m |
| Stoystown Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Pleasant Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ramada Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.3 mi, about 57m
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 Boswell, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
259 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hower Avenue
163 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hower Avenue
3
Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 219
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Turn right onto PA 281
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoystown Road
9
Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Pleasant Avenue
10
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ramada Road
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
53 mi
·
57 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
15
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
19
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
20
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
21
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 1h 40m drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Boswell in the morning will have you arriving in Pittsburgh well before lunch. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 53.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan any breaks before or after this segment if needed. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical drive. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East as you get closer to your destination.
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 40.8 miles from Boswell, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Boswell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boswell, PA
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Boswell, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 53.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Boswell, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 66.8 and 81.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
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 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
6
67.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West:...
7
67.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
80.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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
7
81.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.93
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.3 mi)
$6.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
5 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 40m 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 predominantly highway driving, with 81% of the 81.7 miles on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 53.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent highway feel for most of the drive, with the density of exits likely increasing as you approach Pittsburgh.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boswell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
66.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
About the Cities
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 1h 40m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.93 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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