Pittsburgh, PA to Darlington, PA is 45.6 miles and takes about 57m via Beaver Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily on highways within Pennsylvania. You'll be traveling between two locations in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick connection or an easy addition to a larger trip. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Beaver Valley Expressway
20.8 mi
22m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9.9 mi
13m
Airport Expressway
7.8 mi
8m
Wallace Run Road
3.5 mi
6m
Airport Parkway
2 mi
2m
Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Darlington Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Expressway
— 20.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Darlington, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft·9 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
Toward I 376 WestUse the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 279
9.9 mi·13 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, AirportUse the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 376
2.0 mi·2 min·Airport Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 376
7.8 mi·8 min·Airport Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 376
21 mi·22 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
10
Keep slight left at fork
128 ft·3 sec
11
Turn left onto PA 551
3.5 mi·6 min·Wallace Run Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto PA 551
227 ft·6 sec·Old Darlington Road
13
Continue on PA 168; PA 551
0.3 mi·35 sec·Darlington Road
14
Turn right onto PA 168
157 ft·3 sec·2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
PA 168
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Merge onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
6
12.7 mi into trip|~19m in|I 376 / Airport Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 376 / Airport Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.6 mi into trip|~27m in|I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge onto I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
41.3 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.56 one way
$15.12 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$8.28
$16.56
premium
$4.93
$8.84
$17.69
diesel
$5.61
$10.07
$20.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.7
0
$4.79
$2.19
Efficient EV
11.4
0
$3.99
$1.82
EV Truck/SUV
18.2
0
$6.38
$2.92
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 14 mph59% chanceLive 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
Darlington, PA
Late night
in Darlington on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
3 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
57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on the highway, with 89% of the journey on high-speed roads like the Beaver Valley Expressway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway North. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience for most of the 57 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.8 miles on the Beaver Valley Expressway, so you can settle in for a good portion of the trip. The profile suggests a clear highway-centric journey, meaning minimal time spent on slower local roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Beaver Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaver Valley Expressway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles (I 376 / Airport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Darlington, 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: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles (I 376 / Airport Expressway): 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 Darlington, PA before heading back.
