Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Loyalhanna, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Loyalhanna, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Loyalhanna, PA covers 40 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, PA 981 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 18.4 mi | 29m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| PA 981 | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Industrial Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 18.4 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,243 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~204 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Loyalhanna, 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
18 mi
·
29 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto PA 981
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 981
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
8
Turn sharp right onto North Main Street
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grant Street
Continue onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
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.
5
32.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
PA 981
Turn right onto PA 981
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
40 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
North Main Street
Turn sharp right onto North Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.68 one way
$13.37 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Loyalhanna, PA
Night in Loyalhanna on Tuesday
Local time
11:34 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 2m 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?
40 mi in 1h 2m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: William Penn Highway.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m 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: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,257 ft
765 ft
Total Climb
896 ft
Total Descent
668 ft
Highest Point
1,257 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
492 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →Founded 1758
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
Arriving in Loyalhanna, PA
Full guide →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 2m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 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: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Loyalhanna, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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