Origin
Saville, PA
Morning in Saville on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
184.7 mi
297 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saville, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Saville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 184.7 miles and takes about 3h 54m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a primarily highway experience. It's a manageable trip, suitable for a single day, and the fuel cost is quite reasonable. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive from one point in PA to another.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.3 miles from Saville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 132.9 mi | 2h 25m |
| Big Spring Road | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Path Valley Road | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| Blain Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Tuscarora Path | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Covered Bridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 132.9 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-376
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Saville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Liberty Valley Road
77 ft
·
9 sec
·
Liberty Valley Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Covered Bridge Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Covered Bridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 17
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuscarora Path
4
Continue on PA 17
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Blain Road
5
Turn right onto PA 274
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on PA 274
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Big Spring Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 75
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Path Valley Road
8
Turn right onto Willow Hill Interchange
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Willow Hill Interchange
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PATP
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
133 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
14
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
19
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
20
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 54m duration, leaving Saville in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route is short enough that you can be flexible with your timing. There's only one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 132.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $30 is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.3 miles from Saville, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.9 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 41 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Saville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saville, PA
This is one driving day of about 184.7 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Saville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 132.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.3 miles from Saville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.9 miles.
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 169.8 and 184.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
169.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
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 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
6
170.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West:...
7
170.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
183.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
7
184.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.13 one way
$60.27 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $33.14 | $66.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $35.36 | $70.72 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(132.9 mi)
$17.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.86 | $11.82 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
8:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Centerville, PA
92 mi in
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
3 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
3h 54m 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?
You'll be on the highway for about 79% of this 184.7-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 132.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this, you'll transition to Big Spring Road and then Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which likely means more local traffic and potentially denser exits as you approach Pittsburgh. Expect a significant portion of your drive to be on high-speed roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Big Spring Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 169.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 169.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Saville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Monroeville.
Patp
36.4 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Monroeville
169.8 mi in
|
~3h 30m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 3h 54m. Total distance: 184.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $17.27 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 169.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 170.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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