Pittsburgh, PA Road Trips

With 37 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Pittsburgh, PA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 300-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Pittsburgh, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

97

Longest Drive

322.7 mi

Morrisville, PA

Quickest Drive

27m

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Plan Around Pittsburgh, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Pittsburgh, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Morrisville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 322.7 mi · 6h 4m Dyberry, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 316.5 mi · 5h 29m Bensalem, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 313.7 mi · 5h 51m Sharon Hill, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 313.4 mi · 4h 54m

Continue From Pittsburgh, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Pittsburgh, PA to Colwyn, PA 300.1 mi · 5h 56m Pittsburgh, PA to Chester, PA 297.5 mi · 5h 48m Pittsburgh, PA to Brookhaven, PA 295.3 mi · 5h 44m Pittsburgh, PA to Aston, PA 293.8 mi · 5h 40m

Trips from Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA to Colwyn, PA

300.1 mi 5h 56m

Pittsburgh, PA to Chester, PA

297.5 mi 5h 48m

Pittsburgh, PA to Brookhaven, PA

295.3 mi 5h 44m

Pittsburgh, PA to Aston, PA

293.8 mi 5h 40m

Pittsburgh, PA to Bethlehem, PA

289.9 mi 4h 47m

Pittsburgh, PA to Scranton, PA

282.8 mi 5h 46m

Pittsburgh, PA to City of Scranton, PA

282.8 mi 4h 34m

Pittsburgh, PA to Allentown, PA

281.9 mi 5h 31m

Pittsburgh, PA to Frazer, PA

279.2 mi 5h 18m

Pittsburgh, PA to Tunkhannock, PA

276.2 mi 6h 2m

Pittsburgh, PA to Weisenberg, PA

269.4 mi 5h 17m

Pittsburgh, PA to Edwardsville, PA

268.2 mi 5h 33m

Pittsburgh, PA to Nesquehoning, PA

266.7 mi 5h 31m

Pittsburgh, PA to Reading, PA

261.7 mi 4h

Pittsburgh, PA to Christiana, PA

257.1 mi 5h 6m

Pittsburgh, PA to Hazleton, PA

252.9 mi 5h 12m

Pittsburgh, PA to Conestoga, PA

246.1 mi 4h 51m

Pittsburgh, PA to Mansfield, PA

242 mi 5h 3m

Driving from Pittsburgh, PA

The typical drive from Pittsburgh, PA covers about 205 miles and takes around 4h 4m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (6h 2m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Pittsburgh, PA include Colwyn, PA (300.1 mi, 5h 56m), Chester, PA (297.5 mi, 5h 48m), Brookhaven, PA (295.3 mi, 5h 44m), Aston, PA (293.8 mi, 5h 40m), and Bethlehem, PA (289.9 mi, 4h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 205-mile trip from Pittsburgh, PA, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 mapped routes leaving Pittsburgh, PA and 60 routes heading into Pittsburgh, PA, covering 97 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 300 miles.

The longest mapped route from Pittsburgh, PA covers 300 miles and takes approximately 6h 2m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Pittsburgh, PA runs about 205 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 205-mile trip from Pittsburgh, PA costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Pittsburgh, PA include Colwyn, PA, Chester, PA, Brookhaven, PA and Aston, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.