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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Armagh, 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 21m

Distance

54.8 mi

88 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Downtown Armagh, PA, PA

Armagh, PA

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Trip Overview

Pittsburgh, PA to Armagh, PA is 54.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. With its relatively short distance and manageable duration, it's a straightforward journey suitable for a single day, allowing ample time for travel and perhaps a bit of local discovery upon arrival.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 40.1 mi 59m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.8 mi 19m
Grant Street 0.3 mi 1m
PA 56 <0.1 mi <1m
West Philadelphia Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 40.1 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Armagh, PA.

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street
2

Continue on Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto US 22

40 mi · 59 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 32 sec
Toward PA 56: Brush Valley, Armagh, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn left onto PA 56

427 ft · 9 sec · PA 56
8

Turn right onto West Philadelphia Street

35 ft · 0 sec · West Philadelphia Street
9

Arrive at destination

West Philadelphia Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Murrysville, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murrysville, PA

27 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

Center, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Murrysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Pittsburgh, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward PA 56: Brush Valley, Armagh, Johnstown

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 PA 56: Brush Valley, Armagh, Johnstown
5
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | PA 56

Turn left onto PA 56

Navigation decision point

4
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | West Philadelphia Street

Turn right onto West Philadelphia Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.09 one way

$18.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.95 $19.90
premium $4.93 $10.63 $21.26
diesel $5.61 $12.10 $24.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63
Efficient EV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19
EV Truck/SUV 21.9 0 $7.67 $3.51

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 16, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 14 mph 59% 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

Destination

Armagh, PA

Late night in Armagh on Sunday

Local time

3:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m 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?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 25% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate a significant portion of the 54.8 miles on local roads, including segments of William Penn Highway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest stretch without a turn or exit is 40.1 miles, primarily on William Penn Highway. Be prepared for a more engaging driving experience with frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, offering a different feel as you progress through various local settings.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.1 mi on William Penn Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting 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 21m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.1 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.

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 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Armagh, 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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