Planning a trip from Granville to Pittsburgh? This 151.4-mile journey takes about 3 hours and 43 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily travel on US 22 and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical choice for a Northeast to Northeast drive within Pennsylvania. The route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience, ideal for those looking to reach their destination efficiently. Consider this a practical option if you want to cover ground without extensive planning.
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
75.7 miles from Granville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 22
79.3 mi
1h 50m
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi
1h 6m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi
18m
PA 103
7.4 mi
12m
North Juniata Street
1.1 mi
2m
Municipal Drive
1.1 mi
1m
Blair Street
0.9 mi
2m
Snooks Hill Road
0.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 79.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on North River Road
402 ft·18 sec·North River Road
2
Turn right onto Granville Road
0.2 mi·52 sec·Granville Road
3
Turn right onto Snooks Hill Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Snooks Hill Road
4
Turn right onto PA 103
7.4 mi·12 min·PA 103
5
Continue on Mattawana Boulevard
466 ft·9 sec·Mattawana Boulevard
6
Continue on East John Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·East John Street
7
Turn left onto US 22; US 522
49 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 22; US 522
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto US 22
0.9 mi·2 min·Blair Street
Toward US 22 WestUse the slight left lane.
9
Continue on US 22
0.1 mi·12 sec·South Juniata Street
10
Continue on North Juniata Street
1.1 mi·2 min·North Juniata Street
11
Continue on Municipal Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Municipal Drive
12
Continue on Colonial Drive
0.2 mi·29 sec·Colonial Drive
13
Turn left onto Carson Valley Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·Carson Valley Road
14
Turn left onto PA 764
343 ft·12 sec·PA 764
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
16
Continue on US 22
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 22
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
30 mi·39 min·US 22
Toward US 22 West: EbensburgUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
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: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
22
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
23
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
24
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 43-minute drive, starting in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight and allow for flexibility. With only one recommended stop and a $25 fuel estimate, you can easily complete this route in a single day. Pace yourself on the longest stretch of 79.3 miles on US 22; it's a good opportunity to settle in. Keep an eye on traffic as you approach Pittsburgh, as congestion can be a factor. This relatively short trip allows for spontaneity, so feel free to adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 75.7 miles from Granville, PA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 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 33 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Granville, 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 Granville, PA
This is one driving day of about 151.4 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Granville, 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 US 22 for about 79.3 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 62.1 and 151.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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62.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|US 22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
8
137.1 mi into trip|~3h 23m 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
150.5 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
151 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
151.3 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.10 one way
$50.20 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$27.49
$54.98
premium
$4.93
$29.36
$58.72
diesel
$5.61
$33.43
$66.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.25
$6.06
EV Truck/SUV
60.6
0
$21.20
$9.69
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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 14, 2026
Origin
Granville, PA
Afternoon
in Granville on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon
in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph32% chanceLive 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
16 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 43m 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.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 83.5
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 88.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 79.3 miles on US 22, which forms the backbone of this journey. While largely a highway experience, the inclusion of the William Penn Highway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East suggests a transition into more urban approaches as you near Pittsburgh. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, with the character shifting slightly as you enter the metropolitan area.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.3 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and William Penn Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62.1 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort6/10
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 151.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 62.1 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 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 150.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 151.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.3 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 62.1 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.1 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 150.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
