Origin
South Strabane, PA
Late night in South Strabane on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Strabane, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Strabane, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from South Strabane to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick 32.7-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This highway-focused route is ideal for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle without any overnight stops. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly economical commute between these two Pennsylvania locations. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, making this a straightforward transition between suburban and urban environments. Whether you are heading into the city for work or a day of activities, the logistical simplicity of this drive makes it a stress-free choice.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 19.4 mi | 26m |
| Greentree Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| East National Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Maiden Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 19.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Strabane Drive
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
Strabane Drive
2
Turn right onto Anderson Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anderson Drive
3
Merge onto US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East National Pike
4
Continue on US 40
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Maiden Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 79
7
Take the exit onto I 79
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 79
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 54
Toward PA 50: Bridgeville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 50
463 ft
·
17 sec
·
Millers Run Road
10
Turn left onto PA 50
208 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Pike
11
Continue on PA 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Pike
13
Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greentree Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 121
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
16
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from South Strabane, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 79
Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
7
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Bridgeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward PA 50: Bridgeville
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
PA 50 / Washington Pike
Turn left onto PA 50 / Washington Pike
Navigation decision point
5
25 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Greentree Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
32.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 9 mph
17% 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
15 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
50m 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?
The personality of this drive is dominated by its 68% highway share, favoring efficiency over leisurely backroads. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating I-79, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 19.4 miles. As you transition from the interstate onto Greentree Road and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to the more complex infrastructure of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Expect a professional, functional experience behind the wheel rather than a scenic tour. Staying focused is key as you merge through these primary arterial roads to reach your final destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Greentree Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near I 79.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →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.
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 50m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 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 7 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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