Trip from Jerome, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

85.5 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 42m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 46m

3 PM

1h 48m

5 PM

1h 57m

8 PM

1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Jerome, PA

Haneul Trac

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

This 85.5-mile drive from Jerome, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 78% of the route on high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, which is quite economical for the distance covered. This journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward travel experience. Given its short duration and focus on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and connecting parkways, it's ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.8 miles from Jerome, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	53.3 mi	57m
Flight 93 Memorial Highway	13.3 mi	14m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.2 mi	18m
Stoystown Road	1.7 mi	2m
Penn Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
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 Jerome, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

Start on PA 601

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Penn Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge onto US 219

13 mi · 14 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Turn right onto PA 281

1.7 mi · 2 min · Stoystown Road

Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

Continue on Ramada Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Ramada Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

53 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 42-minute trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Jerome, PA, in the morning or early afternoon should work well, avoiding the bulk of rush hour traffic into Pittsburgh. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily complete this 85.5-mile journey in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is only $14, it's always wise to fill up before heading out, especially since the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 53 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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 42.8 miles from Jerome, PA, or about 48m 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 19 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.8 miles or 48m 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 23m

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 Jerome, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jerome, PA

This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Jerome, 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

New Stanton, PA

43 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.

Popular next leg

New Stanton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

35.3 mi · 47m

Pacing Suggestions

Milford, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Calumet, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Jerome, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 29min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

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Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

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La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14124813336

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Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

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Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

New Stanton Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

North Somerset Service Plaza

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14123430355

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 70.7 and 85.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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...

71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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:...

71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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

84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

85.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.95 one way

$27.90 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.56	$15.34	$30.68
premium	$4.86	$16.37	$32.74
diesel	$5.40	$18.19	$36.37

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.7	$8.98	$4.10
Efficient EV	21.4	$7.48	$3.42
EV Truck/SUV	34.2	$11.97	$5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 25, 2026

Origin

Jerome, PA

Afternoon in Jerome on Sunday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 3 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 0 to 6 mph 54% chance 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

7 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 42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused drive, with 78% of the 85.5 miles on high-speed roads. The majority of your journey will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a significant stretch of 53.3 miles without interruption. You'll transition onto the Flight 93 Memorial Highway and then the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East as you approach Pittsburgh. This means you'll experience mostly efficient travel on well-maintained highways, designed for covering distance quickly.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Flight 93 Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.5 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.5 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.

On the drive from Jerome, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.

Monroeville

70.7 mi in | ~1h 18m

About the Cities

Starting in Jerome, 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 1h 42m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). 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.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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.

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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Trip from Jerome, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-376

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

Grand Concourse

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Orbis Caffe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Luma | Wine Bar & Restaurant

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jerome, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 42m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Jerome, PA

Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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