This 66.8-mile drive from Nanty Glo, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will take you about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $11, making it an economical choice. The route primarily utilizes the William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, and Admiral Peary Highway, offering a local feel for most of the journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for plenty of flexibility. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region throughout this entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Nanty Glo, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi
1h 6m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi
18m
Admiral Peary Highway
5.9 mi
8m
Shoemaker Street
0.8 mi
1m
William Penn Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Second Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Ross Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 44.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
60 ft·4 sec·Chestnut Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
168 ft·9 sec·School Street
3
Turn right onto Dispatch Street
189 ft·10 sec·Dispatch Street
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street
178 ft·9 sec·2nd Street
5
Turn left onto PA 271
0.1 mi·15 sec·Chestnut Street
6
Continue on PA 271
0.8 mi·1 min·Shoemaker Street
7
Continue on PA 271
0.6 mi·1 min·William Penn Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 22 West
9
Merge onto US 22
5.9 mi·8 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
15
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
16
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 38-minute drive, leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to Pittsburgh. Since there are no listed stops and the total mileage is under 70 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the transition from the more rural feel of the William Penn Highway to the urban parkway system as you enter the Pittsburgh area.
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 33.4 miles from Nanty Glo, PA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 49m 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
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Open the route before leaving Nanty Glo, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nanty Glo, PA
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Nanty Glo, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 44.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 271 / Chestnut Street
Turn left onto PA 271 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
8
52.5 mi into trip|~1h 17m 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
66 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
66.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
66.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.07 one way
$22.15 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.13
$24.26
premium
$4.93
$12.95
$25.91
diesel
$5.61
$14.75
$29.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$7.01
$3.21
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.85
$2.67
EV Truck/SUV
26.7
0
$9.35
$4.28
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Nanty Glo, PA
Morning
in Nanty Glo on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 mph19% 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
13 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 38m 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...
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 6.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 66.8-mile stretch. While only 20% of the route is on highways, you'll experience a significant 44.8-mile segment on the William Penn Highway, which could offer a more consistent pace. The journey will likely involve navigating various local roads and potentially some more built-up areas as you approach Pittsburgh. This road profile suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of autopilot.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 271 / Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 66.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (PA 271 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.5 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 66 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 66.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on William Penn Highway. 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 0.1 miles (PA 271 / Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.5 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 66 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
