Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Southwest Greensburg, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh to Southwest Greensburg is 33.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to an existing trip or a standalone quick transit. Expect a straightforward path with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 11 mi | 11m |
| Lincoln Highway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Wendel Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Tollgate Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Pittsburgh Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mace Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,320 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Southwest Greensburg, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Turn left onto Wendel Road
Merge onto US 30
Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
Turn right onto North Spring Street
Continue on South Spring Avenue
Turn right onto Stanton Street
Turn left onto Mace Street
Turn left onto Weaver Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.7 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 0.7 and 33.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Wendel Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Stanton Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.07 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.44
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Southwest Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
36°F
Pitcairn, PA
17 mi in
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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 74% of the drive taking place on major roads like the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.6 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East before transitioning to Lincoln Highway. The majority of your time will be spent on higher-speed roads, offering a consistent driving experience before reaching your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
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 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Southwest Greensburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
Harrisburg
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
Founded 1769
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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