Origin
Farmington, PA
Morning in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Farmington to Pittsburgh covers 59.5 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you won't encounter any interstate highway driving, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs low. Navigating via the National Pike, US 40, and Pittsburgh Street provides a direct connection between these two Northeastern locations. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this drive offers a manageable transit time that fits easily into a single day’s itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 38.2 mi | 55m |
| National Pike | 8.5 mi | 11m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| US 40 Business | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
91 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 40
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
National Pike
3
Take the exit onto US 40 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
4
Turn right onto PA 51
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
5
Continue on PA 51
38 mi
·
55 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
10
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
12
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
13
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
14
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
15
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Farmington, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 40 Business
Take the exit onto US 40 Business toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
5
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains 0% highway driving. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which demands more attention to the road than a typical highway trek. With no long, uninterrupted stretches on the National Pike, the drive maintains a consistent, winding character that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The road transition from Farmington toward Pittsburgh is defined by these technical local sections, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that relies on local roads to bridge the distance between your origin and destination.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Pittsburgh Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near US 40 Business.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (US 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →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.
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 25m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Pittsburgh Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 8.5 miles (US 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 54.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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