Origin
Wrightsville, PA
Late night in Wrightsville on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wrightsville, 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
3h
Distance
135.7 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wrightsville, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a straightforward 135.7-mile journey from Wrightsville, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, a drive that can comfortably be completed in approximately 3 hours. This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive on major roadways, making it an efficient option for a single-day trip. Budget around $22 for fuel, and plan for just one primary stop along the way. Given its relatively short duration and direct path, this drive is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Wrightsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 45.1 mi | 49m |
| PA 27 | 21.3 mi | 31m |
| PA 417 | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| William Flinn Highway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 45.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Bull Hill Road
111 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bull Hill Road
2
Turn left onto PA 958
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 958
3
Merge onto US 6
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Turn slight right onto Dalrymple Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dalrymple Street
5
Turn right onto PA 27
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 27
6
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 27
16 mi
·
22 min
·
PA 27
7
Continue on Enterprise-Titusville Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Enterprise-Titusville Road
8
Continue on Enterprise Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Enterprise Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto PA 27
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 27
10
Turn left onto PA 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Franklin Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 8
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Smock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 8
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 417
12 mi
·
18 min
·
PA 417
14
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 417
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rocky Grove Avenue
15
Turn left onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Meadville Pike
16
Continue on US 322
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
13th Street
17
Turn right onto US 62; PA 8
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Liberty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on PA 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on PA 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
21
Continue on PA 8
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
23
Merge onto I 80
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
25
Merge onto I 79
45 mi
·
49 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
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.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
30
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
31
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
33
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
34
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
35
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour trip covering 135.7 miles, starting your drive in the morning will allow ample time to reach Pittsburgh and settle in. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 45.1 miles on I-79, and remember your estimated fuel cost is around $22. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can depart at your leisure, but a morning start is generally best for maximizing your day in Pittsburgh.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Wrightsville, PA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Wrightsville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wrightsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Wrightsville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Wrightsville, 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 135 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
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PA 8 / South Franklin Street
Turn left onto PA 8 / South Franklin Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
122.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m 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
134.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
7
135 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.50 one way
$44.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.00 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
67°F
Franklin, PA
68 mi in
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
43 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
3h 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?
This drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with a significant 68% of the 135.7 miles spent on major interstates and highways. You'll encounter stretches like the longest uninterrupted segment of 45.1 miles on I-79, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads include PA 27 and PA 417, the character remains largely that of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads as you progress toward Pittsburgh.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and PA 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in near PA 8 / South Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 135.7 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 31.2 miles (PA 8 / South Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,502 ft
765 ft
Total Climb
757 ft
Total Descent
1,346 ft
Highest Point
1,502 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
736 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Wrightsville, PA
Full guide →Wrightsville is a historic town in York Township, Pennsylvania.
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 3h. Total distance: 135.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.1 miles on I 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles (PA 8 / South Franklin Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.9 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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