Origin
Benton, PA
Evening in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
258.8 mi
416 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 5m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 258.8 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.4 miles from Benton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 258.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. The longest continuous stretch is about 191.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 191.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in near US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 258.8 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 21.6 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 243.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.6 mi into trip
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~44m in
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US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
243.9 mi into trip
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~4h 54m 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...
7
244.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m 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
258 mi into trip
|
~5h 15m 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
7
258.7 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
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Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Monroeville.
Patp Toll: Philadelphia
51.9 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Monroeville
243.9 mi in
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~4h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 191.3 mi | 3h 29m |
| PA 283 | 28.5 mi | 33m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Lancaster Pike | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Willow Street Pike | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Slate Hill Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| South Queen Street | 1.9 mi | 6m |
| Fruitville Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 191.3 mi, about 3h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Bald Eagle Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Bald Eagle Road
2
Continue on Benton Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Benton Hollow Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Slate Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto River Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
River Road
5
Turn slight left onto Spring Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Valley Road
6
Turn sharp left onto PA 272
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Lancaster Pike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
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Lancaster Pike
8
Continue on PA 272
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Willow Street Pike
9
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
10
Continue on US 222; PA 272
1.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
McGovern Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto PA 72
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 72
13
Continue on Fruitville Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fruitville Pike
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
15
Merge onto PA 283
28 mi
·
33 min
·
PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 283
406 ft
·
1 min
·
I 283
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge onto I 76; PATP
191 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
22
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
23
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
27
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
28
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
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 129.4 miles from Benton, PA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.3 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.4 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, PA
This is one driving day of about 258.8 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 191.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.4 mi from Benton, PA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.4 miles from Benton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191.3 miles.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
The final approach into Pittsburgh, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsburgh, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.91 one way
$85.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $46.99 | $93.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $50.19 | $100.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.14 | $114.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(191.3 mi)
$24.87
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
$43
Tolls
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.17 | $12.42 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.5 | 1 | $36.23 | $16.56 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Cuba, NY
129 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
21 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 258.8 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.4 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 258.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.6 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 243.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Benton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Monroeville.
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