Trip from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

234.3 mi

377 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Berwick, PA, PA

Berwick, PA

Kai

Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Trip Overview

The drive from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 234.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 2nd Street, West Front Street, Columbia Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

117.1 miles from Berwick, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 234.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Front Street Unavailable Refreshing
Columbia Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 80 West Unavailable Refreshing
Keystone Shortway Unavailable Refreshing
I 99 South Unavailable Refreshing
Jacksonville Road Unavailable Refreshing
US 22 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berwick, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on South Market Street

367 ft · 21 sec · South Market Street
2

Turn left onto West 2nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 2nd Street
3

Turn straight onto West Front Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Front Street
4

Continue on Columbia Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · Columbia Boulevard
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Milton

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 80 West: Milton
6

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

80 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Keystone Shortway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

0.3 mi · 54 sec · I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
8

Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

34 mi · 36 min · I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
10

Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
11

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 43 sec
12

Continue on William Penn Highway

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
13

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
14

Continue on William Penn Highway

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
15

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
16

Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Second Avenue
17

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Second Avenue
18

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
19

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

351 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
20

Turn right onto Grant Street

515 ft · 22 sec · Grant Street
21

Arrive at your destination

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 117.1 miles from Berwick, PA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.

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 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.1 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

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 Berwick, 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 Berwick, PA

This is one driving day of about 234.3 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berwick, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.1 mi from Berwick, PA · 1h 57m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

117 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

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.1 miles from Berwick, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.77 one way

$77.54 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $42.42 $84.85
premium $4.92 $45.40 $90.81
diesel $5.64 $52.05 $104.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.3 0 $24.60 $11.25
Efficient EV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37
EV Truck/SUV 93.7 1 $32.80 $15.00

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Berwick, PA

Night in Berwick on Sunday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Night in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

20 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

3h 55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 234.3 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Street, West Front Street, Columbia Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.1 miles from Berwick, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.77 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwick, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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