Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Maple Glen, PA
Phil Evenden
This 37.4-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Maple Glen, PA, is a straightforward 58-minute trip, perfectly suited for a single day. You'll navigate primarily via the Mon/Fayette Expressway, Brownsville Road, and PA 88, with about 59% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $6, making it an economical option. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers a flexible travel experience within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It’s an easy excursion, ideal for a quick local getaway or a segment of a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| Brownsville Road | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| PA 88 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McChain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Maple Glen, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
Continue on Liberty Bridge
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
Continue on US 19 Truck
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 51
Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
Continue on Provost Road
Continue on Brownsville Road
Continue on Yellow Belt
Continue on Brownsville Road
Turn slight left onto McChain Road
At end of road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
Take the exit onto PA 88
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 88
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
19 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.
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto PA 88 toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Maple Glen on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending efficient highway travel with more local road segments. The Mon/Fayette Expressway forms a significant portion, offering a 19.1-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you transition to Brownsville Road and PA 88, the character will likely shift, providing a more community-focused driving experience. The overall profile suggests a comfortable pace, with the highway share making up 59% of the total mileage, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Maple Glen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fredericktown along the way.
Fredericktown
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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