Origin
Waynesburg, PA
Morning in Waynesburg on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesburg, 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
1h 11m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 50.9-mile drive from Waynesburg, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just over an hour to complete. You'll primarily navigate along William Flynn Highway and I-79, with a portion on Greentree Road, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $8, this route is quite budget-friendly for a short excursion. Since both Waynesburg and Pittsburgh are located in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. It’s a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Flynn Highway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| I 79 | 15 mi | 20m |
| Greentree Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Flynn Highway
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on North Porter Street
467 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Porter Street
2
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Greene Street
3
Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 21
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
4
Turn left onto PA 21
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 79 North: Washington PA
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 79
23 mi
·
26 min
·
William Flynn Highway
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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Waynesburg, 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 1 and 50.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 79 North: Washington PA
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 79 North: Washington PA
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
40.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
7
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
$8.44 one way
$16.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
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 11m 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 50.9-mile journey offers a mixed driving profile, with about 35% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.8 miles along William Flynn Highway, offering a chance for consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road to transition between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions, especially as you approach the Pittsburgh area. The overall feel is one of steady movement, balancing efficiency with the need to navigate through different types of roadways.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on William Flynn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway.
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 50.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on William Flynn Highway. 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 1 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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