Origin
Mount Pleasant, PA
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, 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
54m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.2-mile drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Pittsburgh, PA takes about 54 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route is heavily focused on highways, with nearly 79% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this is an economical option for a quick connection. Given its short duration and highway-centric profile, no overnight stops are necessary. This drive efficiently links two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Amos K Hutchinson Bypass | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| State Route 31 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 119 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on North Alley
174 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Alley
2
Turn left onto PA 819
178 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Diamond Street
3
Turn right onto PA 31
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on PA 31
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
State Route 31
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto US 119
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7
Continue on PA Tpke 66
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 0B
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 119
0.4 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 119
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 70
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 70
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
16
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
21
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
26.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
27.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
40.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
54m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 41.2-mile journey, with 79% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter stretches like the 18.3-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The Amos K Hutchinson Bypass and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East also contribute to this predominantly high-speed profile. The drive generally maintains a consistent character, prioritizing efficient travel over varied scenery. It's designed for covering ground quickly.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Pleasant, 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
6.1 mi in
|
~8m
|
via PA Tpke 66
Patp: New Stanton
6.6 mi in
|
~8m
Patp: Harrisburg
7.3 mi in
|
~9m
Monroeville
26.3 mi in
|
~31m
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 54m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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