Origin
Neshannock, PA
Late night in Neshannock on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Neshannock, 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
1h 29m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Neshannock, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This 70.5-mile drive from Neshannock, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is an easy one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 85% of it on major roads like the Beaver Valley Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Parkway North. You can expect the fuel to cost around $12 for this journey. Since it's a relatively short drive within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it's perfect for a quick getaway or an easy commute without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| I 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Bethel Wilmington Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Buckwalter Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Neshannock Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| New Castle Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Expressway
— 23.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neshannock, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on South Neshannock Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Neshannock Road
2
Turn straight onto South Keel Ridge Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Keel Ridge Road
3
Continue on Bethel Wilmington Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Wilmington Road
4
Turn right onto Buckwalter Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Buckwalter Road
5
Turn straight onto PA 18
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Castle Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 376 East: New Castle
7
Merge onto I 376
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
20
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
21
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
23
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
24
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
25
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Neshannock, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 68.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pittsburgh
8
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, 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.
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
8
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 279 / Parkway North
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Parkway North toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
7
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.41
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.5 mi)
$2.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
1h 29m 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 70.5-mile journey. With 85% of the route utilizing major expressways, you'll cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.5 miles on the Beaver Valley Expressway, offering a consistent pace. This drive is designed for steady progress, making it less about winding scenic detours and more about reaching your destination smoothly. The transition between the Beaver Valley Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Parkway North ensures a familiar, high-speed driving environment.
85% 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: 23.5 mi on Beaver Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaver Valley Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.5 miles in near I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway.
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 70.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 19.5 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Neshannock, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Harrisburg.
Patp
30.6 mi in
|
~37m
Harrisburg
30.6 mi in
|
~37m
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.41 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 19.5 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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