Origin
Smithfield, PA
Morning in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smithfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smithfield, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Smithfield to Pittsburgh is a straightforward 54.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this trip is short, you can easily complete it as a convenient day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of Pittsburgh Road, the Mon/Fayette Expressway, and Saw Mill Run Boulevard. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, this route is an economical way to move between these two Pennsylvania locations. Since both points are situated within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the entire drive. It is a practical route for anyone needing to reach the city efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 38.2 mi | 55m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Mon-Fayette Expressway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Morgantown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Morgantown Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on US 119
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Morgantown Street
2
Continue on US 119
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
3
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Big Six Road
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Continue on PA 43
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mon-Fayette Expressway
6
Continue on PA 43
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward PA 51
8
Turn left onto PA 51
38 mi
·
55 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
13
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
15
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
16
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
18
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Smithfield, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 54.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
33 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 21m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 14% of this 54.2-mile path consists of highway driving, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 38.2 miles on Pittsburgh Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The character of the road shifts as you transition from rural stretches onto the Mon/Fayette Expressway and eventually into the urban flow of Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Be prepared for a driving experience that favors technical maneuvering over high-speed interstate cruising.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 54.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 miles (Liberty Tunnels): 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 21m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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