Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, 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 27m
Distance
69.2 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Farrell, PA
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Trip Overview
Pittsburgh, PA to Farrell, PA is 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m via Beaver Valley Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained expressways, so expect a consistent pace for the roughly 1.5-hour trip. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation, especially if you're looking for a simple point-to-point drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| I 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Broadway Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Indiana Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Council Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Expressway
— 26.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Farrell, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Continue on I 279
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
8
Merge onto I 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
15
Merge onto I 376 Toll
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
16
Continue on PA 760
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
17
Turn right onto PA 418
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Council Street
18
Continue on PA 418
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mercer Avenue
19
Turn left onto Indiana Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Avenue
20
Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Roemer Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Beechwood Avenue
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beechwood Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Beechwood Avenue
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 376: New Castle, 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 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
5
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.40
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.4 mi)
$2.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.27 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Farrell, PA
Late night in Farrell on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 89% of the route utilizing expressways like the Beaver Valley Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted 26.2 miles on the Beaver Valley Expressway. The Parkway North also contributes to the highway-focused profile. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth pavement and limited interruptions, ideal for making good time. The journey primarily consists of navigating major arterial roads designed for efficient travel between locations.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 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 18.8 miles in.
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 69.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 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 Pittsburgh, PA and Farrell, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
Harrisburg
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
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 27m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m 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 26.2 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.40 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 Farrell, 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farrell, 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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