Origin
Catasauqua, PA
Late night in Catasauqua on Friday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
284.2 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 29m
★
6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catasauqua, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 284.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Front Street, Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.12 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
142.1 miles from Catasauqua, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 284.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 42m drive with frequent turns across 284.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Pine Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Mickley Road | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catasauqua, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
443 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto Front Street
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
Front Street
4
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
7
Turn left onto MacArthur Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
44 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South
16
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
17
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
23
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
24
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
25
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
27
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
28
Turn right onto Grant Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
29
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 142.1 miles from Catasauqua, PA, or about 2h 21m 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 63 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.1 miles or 2h 21m 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 51m
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 Catasauqua, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Catasauqua, PA
This is one driving day of about 284.2 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Catasauqua, 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 142.1 mi from Catasauqua, PA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.1 miles from Catasauqua, 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
$47.12 one way
$94.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $51.60 | $103.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $55.12 | $110.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.75 | $125.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.84 | $13.64 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.87 | $11.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.79 | $18.19 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
142 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
11 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
4h 42m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 284.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Front Street, Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.1 miles from Catasauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.12 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 straightforward 4h 42m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catasauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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