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Trip from Mahoning, 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 11m

Distance

55.1 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

Downtown Mahoning, PA, PA

Mahoning, PA

Haneul Trac

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Mahoning, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 55.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 11 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you approach the city. Given the relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18.3 mi 19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.2 mi 18m
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass 8 mi 9m
South 8th Street 7.9 mi 9m
Morrell Avenue 2.2 mi 2m
University Drive 1.2 mi 1m
Ranch Road 0.7 mi 1m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 18.3 mi, about 19m

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 Mahoning, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on Ranch Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 119

1.2 mi · 1 min · University Drive
3

Continue on US 119

2.2 mi · 2 min · Morrell Avenue
4

Continue on US 119

7.9 mi · 9 min · South 8th Street
5

Continue on US 119

8.0 mi · 9 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
6

Continue on PA Tpke 66

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton Use the right lane.
8

Continue on US 119

0.4 mi · 22 sec · US 119
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 70

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 70
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

18 mi · 19 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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Irwin, PA

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

Mount Pleasant, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Irwin, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Mahoning, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.5 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
20.5 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...
8
40.2 mi into trip | ~47m 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...
7
41 mi into trip | ~50m 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
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.99 one way

$17.98 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.56 $9.89 $19.77
premium $4.86 $10.55 $21.10
diesel $5.40 $11.72 $23.44

Estimated Tolls: $2.42

Pennsylvania Turnpike (18.3 mi) $2.38
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (0.5 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$2

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.79 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.71 $3.53

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Mahoning, PA

Afternoon in Mahoning on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

2 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 11m 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?

You'll spend about 58% of this 55.1-mile drive on highways, with the longest stretch totaling 18.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen as you get closer to Pittsburgh. Expect to navigate a series of exits and merges typical of approaching a major metropolitan area.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.1 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 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Mahoning, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont, Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg and Monroeville.

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

20 mi in | ~24m | via PA Tpke 66

Patp: New Stanton

20.5 mi in | ~25m

Patp: Harrisburg

21.2 mi in | ~26m

Monroeville

40.2 mi in | ~47m

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 11m. Total distance: 55.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.42 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 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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