Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Snyder, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Snyder, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 5m via William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day journey primarily within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for those looking for a relatively quick and uncomplicated trip. Expect a practical route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently. It's a good option if you need to make good time and prefer not to break up your travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 27.2 mi | 41m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| PA 217 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Newport Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fifth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Snyder, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Lakeview Drive
Turn left onto Newport Road
Continue on PA 217
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 22; US 119
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Snyder, 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 1.2 and 42.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Pittsburgh
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Snyder on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
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 a mixed drive, with about 33% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of both faster-paced roads and more local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 27.2 miles on the William Penn Highway, which gives you a good feel for that particular road. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from the William Penn Highway onto the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and PA 217. This transition means you'll experience varied driving conditions throughout the 1h 5m journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 42.7 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 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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