Origin
West Mayfield, PA
Afternoon in West Mayfield on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Mayfield, 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
52m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Mayfield, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
West Mayfield to Pittsburgh is 38.8 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-79, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically between two points in Pennsylvania. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip. You'll likely find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 15.3 mi | 16m |
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| I 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Big Beaver Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 579 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 37th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 15.3 mi, about 16m
Traffic on I-279
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,234 veh/hr typical · worst 2,786
Quietest
2 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 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 West Mayfield, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 251
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
37th Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on PA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Beaver Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 76
5
Merge onto I 76; PATP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
9
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.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
14
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
16
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from West Mayfield, 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 0.8 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 18 / 4th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18 / 4th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
37.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.03 | $14.05 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.98
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(15.3 mi)
$1.98
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Valencia, PA
19 mi in
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
7 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
52m 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 predominantly highway, with 86% of the 38.8 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The transition to local roads will occur as you approach Pittsburgh. Expect a largely unimpeded cruising experience for most of the trip.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 18 / 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (PA 18 / 4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in West Mayfield, PA
Full guide →Founded 1923
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 52m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.98 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.8 miles (PA 18 / 4th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.5 miles: 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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