This 96.7-mile journey from Williams, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a smaller portion on Berlin Plank Road, making it a highway-focused drive. With an estimated fuel cost of around $16, this is an economical option for getting between these two points within Pennsylvania. You'll find this drive offers a straightforward connection, ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Williams, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi
57m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi
18m
Berlin Plank Road
8.1 mi
12m
Cumberland Highway
4.7 mi
6m
Fairhope Road
4.2 mi
10m
Glencoe Road
4.1 mi
10m
Poorbaugh
2.2 mi
5m
Poorbaugh Road
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.3 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on Fairhope Road
4.2 mi·10 min·Fairhope Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Poorbaugh
2.2 mi·5 min·Poorbaugh
3
At end of road, turn right onto Carter Hill Road
0.2 mi·33 sec·Carter Hill Road
4
Turn left onto Poorbaugh Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Poorbaugh Road
5
Turn right onto Glencoe Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Glencoe Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Brush Creek Road
0.4 mi·55 sec·Brush Creek Road
7
Continue on Glencoe Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Glencoe Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 160
4.7 mi·6 min·Cumberland Highway
9
Continue on PA 160
0.2 mi·25 sec·Cumberland Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
11
Turn right onto Broadway Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Broadway Street
12
Continue on Berlin Plank Road
8.1 mi·12 min·Berlin Plank Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 31
0.4 mi·35 sec·East Main Street
14
Turn right onto PA 281
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pleasant Avenue
15
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Ramada Road
16
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
53 mi·57 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
20
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
21
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
24
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
25
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
26
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 16 minutes for this 96.7-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential traffic as you enter the Pittsburgh area. Since the longest stretch is 53.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for a fuel stop before you embark or be mindful of your gauge, especially if you're starting with less than a full tank. The estimated fuel cost of $16 makes it easy to budget for gas along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.4 miles from Williams, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Williams, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Williams, PA
This is one driving day of about 96.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Williams, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 53.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.9 and 96.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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81.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
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 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
6
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West:...
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82.6 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
95.9 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
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96.6 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.03 one way
$32.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.56
$35.12
premium
$4.93
$18.75
$37.51
diesel
$5.61
$21.35
$42.70
Estimated Tolls: $6.93
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.3 mi)$6.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
EV Truck/SUV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Williams, PA
Afternoon
in Williams on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon
in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 23.3
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 69% of this 96.7-mile route. The majority of your drive will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 53.3 miles. This section is designed for efficient travel, allowing you to cover significant ground quickly. As you approach Pittsburgh, the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East will become more prominent, offering a slightly different, though still highway-oriented, feel. The overall character is one of steady progress on well-maintained, high-speed roads.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 81.9 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 96.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Williams, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 96.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.93 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. 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.
