Traveling from Point Marion to Pittsburgh covers 62 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 33 minutes to complete. This trip serves perfectly as a quick day excursion, as the straightforward route does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Pittsburgh Road, the Mon/Fayette Expressway, and Morgantown Road. With a fuel budget of approximately $10, it is an affordable journey between these two Northeast locations. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive that connects the smaller community of Point Marion to the urban center of Pittsburgh efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31 miles from Point Marion, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pittsburgh Road
38.2 mi
55m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
5.9 mi
7m
Morgantown Road
5.6 mi
8m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.5 mi
7m
North Main Street
3.1 mi
4m
Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.6 mi
1m
Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
2m
Morgantown Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Marion, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on US 119
194 ft·3 sec·Morgantown Road
2
Continue on US 119
398 ft·8 sec·Penn Street
3
Turn right onto US 119
3.1 mi·4 min·North Main Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 119
4.1 mi·6 min·Morgantown Road
5
Continue on US 119
0.9 mi·1 min·Morgantown Street
6
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi·2 min·Morgantown Road
7
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Big Six Road
8
Turn left
0.2 mi·30 sec
9
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi·1 min·Mon-Fayette Expressway
10
Continue on PA 43
5.9 mi·7 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 51
12
Turn left onto PA 51
38 mi·55 min·Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi·1 min·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi·5 min·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
361 ft·12 sec·this road
17
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi·2 min·Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi·59 sec·Liberty Bridge
19
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi·14 sec·Crosstown Boulevard
20
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft·16 sec·Sixth Avenue
21
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Fifth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 62-mile drive without needing to plan for intermediate stops, making it ideal for a direct run. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means you should prioritize active driving over cruise control. Budgeting about $10 for gas should cover your fuel needs for the duration of the trip. To ensure a smooth experience, focus your travel planning on avoiding peak traffic times when navigating the final approach into Pittsburgh.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31 miles from Point Marion, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Point Marion, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Point Marion, PA
This is one driving day of about 62 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Point Marion, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pittsburgh Road for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 119 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 119 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.28 one way
$20.56 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.26
$22.52
premium
$4.93
$12.02
$24.05
diesel
$5.61
$13.69
$27.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.6
0
$6.51
$2.98
Efficient EV
15.5
0
$5.43
$2.48
EV Truck/SUV
24.8
0
$8.68
$3.97
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Point Marion, PA
Morning
in Point Marion on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 12.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy local profile that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you spend roughly 12% of your time on highways, the majority of the journey relies on local road navigation. You will tackle a significant 38.2-mile stretch on Pittsburgh Road, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. Because the route features many curves, it lacks the monotonous feel of a flat interstate commute. Be prepared for a varied pace as you transition between the more technical local sections and the quicker highway segments.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Pittsburgh Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 119 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (US 119 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (Liberty Tunnels): 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 62 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Pittsburgh Road. 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 Pittsburgh, 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 0.1 miles (US 119 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
