This 161.9-mile drive from Concord, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will take you approximately 3 hours and 14 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, the route focuses heavily on highway travel, with 90% of the journey on major roadways. Expect a fuel cost of around $27 for this excursion. You'll primarily be navigating the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Path Valley Road, and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This highway-focused profile makes for a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
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
81 miles from Concord, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
132.9 mi
2h 25m
Path Valley Road
13.4 mi
23m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi
18m
Willow Hill Interchange
0.3 mi
<1m
Second Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Ross Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Grant Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Fifth Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 132.9 mi, about 2h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 75
13 mi·23 min·Path Valley Road
2
Turn right onto Willow Hill Interchange
0.3 mi·29 sec·Willow Hill Interchange
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PATP
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
5
Merge onto I 76; PATP
133 mi·2 hr 25 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
8
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
13
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
14
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing earlier in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Pittsburgh. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 132.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Concord, PA.
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 81 miles from Concord, PA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.9 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 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 2h 35m
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 Concord, 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 Concord, PA
This is one driving day of about 161.9 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Concord, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 132.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 147.1 and 161.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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147.1 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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...
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147.7 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
147.8 mi into trip|~2h 53m 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
161.1 mi into trip|~3h 11m 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
161.8 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.84 one way
$53.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$29.40
$58.79
premium
$4.93
$31.40
$62.80
diesel
$5.61
$35.75
$71.49
Estimated Tolls: $17.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(132.9 mi)$17.27
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
$27
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.6
0
$17.00
$7.77
Efficient EV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
EV Truck/SUV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Concord, PA
Morning
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
64°F
Berlin, PA
81 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
12 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
3h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 83.9
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 111.8
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
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 67.1
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the 161.9 miles spent on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 132.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The latter part of the drive incorporates Path Valley Road and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which may offer slight variations in scenery and road type as you approach Pittsburgh. Overall, anticipate a smooth, efficient journey largely on well-maintained highways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Path Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 147.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 161.9 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 147.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.8 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.
Between Concord, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Monroeville.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.27 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 147.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
