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CranberryCranberry Township
Half a day to one night: walk Cranberry Park, eat dinner, then move on to Pittsburgh or Butler. Not a base.
Cranberry is a suburban township on I-79 and I-76, 30 min north of Pittsburgh. It has a small park, chain hotels and restaurants, and easy highway access. Most travellers use it as a stop between Erie and Pittsburgh or as a budget sleep near the airport. Sights are minimal; plan for a meal and a walk, not a day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Cranberry+1 724-776-5180 ▾
- Police (non-emergency)+1 724-776-5180
- Emergency911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cranberry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe suburban area.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers+1 724-776-5180 police (non-emergency) · 911 emergency
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 30 min south via I-79 and PA-228; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed).
- Getting aroundCar is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (diner)$2–4
- BeerBeer (bottle at a bar)$4–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from PIT to Cranberrycheck$45–60
- Budget bedBudget chain hotel (Red Roof Inn, etc.), a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedBudget chain hotel (Red Roof Inn, etc.), a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedBudget chain hotel (Red Roof Inn, etc.), a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PIT Pittsburgh International Airport (About 30 min south via I-79 and PA-228; no direct public transport, taxi or rideshare needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cranberry: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
14 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is essential. No public transit within the township. Uber/Lyft available but limited late at night.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
PA-228 east, about 15 min
Quirky town with a candy shop and the 'Mars' sign.
Zelienople
goDoor to door: 10 min
US-19 north, about 10 min
Antique shops and a historic district.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Freedom Road / Cranberry Springs Drive
Clusters of chain hotels (Residence Inn, Red Roof Inn) near I-79 exit; walkable to a few restaurants.
Downtown Cranberry (Route 19)
More motels and diners; traffic can be heavy.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range chain hotel (Residence Inn, etc.)1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Taxi PIT → Cranberry2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$242 per person per day, bed included | US$484 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (diner) | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries (chain restaurant) | $10–15 |
| Beer (bottle at a bar) | $4–7 |
| Taxi from PIT to Cranberrycheck | $45–60 |
| Gas (per gallon)2026 estimate | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- I-79 and I-76 merge near Cranberry; check your exit before driving.
- Chain restaurants close early on Sundays; call ahead.
- No Uber/Lyft after midnight on weeknights; plan a taxi.
Emergency numbers
- Police (non-emergency)
- +1 724-776-5180
- Emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Emergency911
- Police (non-emergency)+1 724-776-5180
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC. Consulates in New York, Chicago, etc.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PIT → Cranberry by taxi: about $45–60, 30 min (check)
- Cranberry → Pittsburgh by car: about 30 min, I-79 south
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cranberry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Cranberry Park, Residence Inn, Red Roof Inn.
- Eat pages for the top 3 chain restaurants with last-order times.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for I-79 exits 77–78.
Sources
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