Origin
Shenango, PA
Afternoon in Shenango on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenango, 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
1h 41m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenango, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Shenango, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 41m via I 79 and Parkway North, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania. Given its mostly highway profile and relatively short duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for an efficient connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Shenango, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 40.6 mi | 44m |
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Mercer Road | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| State Route 258 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Wasser Bridge Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Greenville Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greenville Mercer Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Pitt Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 40.6 mi, about 44m
Traffic on I-79
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,775 veh/hr typical · worst 2,129
Quietest
2 AM
~83 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.4×
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 Shenango, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
89 ft
·
8 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
367 ft
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Turn right onto PA 18
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sharon Road
4
Take the exit
521 ft
·
20 sec
Toward Wasser Bridge Road, Good Hope Road
5
Turn left
222 ft
·
7 sec
6
Turn left onto Wasser Bridge Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Wasser Bridge Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 58
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Mercer Road
8
Continue on PA 58
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Mercer Road
9
Continue on PA 58
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenville Road
10
Continue on PA 58
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
11
Continue on US 19; US 62; PA 58
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Erie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto West Butler Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Butler Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 258
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pitt Street
14
Continue on PA 258
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 258
15
Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
432 ft
·
15 sec
·
Leesburg Grove City Road
16
Take the ramp
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I-79 S
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I-79 S
18
Merge onto I 79
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
23
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
24
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
26
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
27
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
28
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 1h 41m drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Pittsburgh with plenty of time for daytime activities. The 76.7-mile distance means you can comfortably complete it in one go without needing extensive stops, though a brief break around the halfway point might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel; the estimated cost is $13, and it's wise to top off before leaving Shenango, especially since the longest highway stretch is over 40 miles. As you get closer to Pittsburgh, be prepared for increased traffic density and more frequent exits.
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 38.4 miles from Shenango, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.6 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 53m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shenango, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shenango, PA
This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Shenango, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 40.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Shenango, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 76.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Butler Street
Turn left onto West Butler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
63.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
I 279 / Parkway North
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Parkway North toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
7
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
7
76 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.51 one way
$25.03 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.68 | $29.37 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m 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?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 77% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 40.6 miles on I 79, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The highway portion likely concludes as you approach Pittsburgh, transitioning to surface roads like Mercer Road. Expect a significant number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you get closer to the city.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.6 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in near West Butler Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.7 miles you will encounter 17 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 15.1 miles (West Butler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 41m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.6 miles on I 79. 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 15.1 miles (West Butler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.1 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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