Trip from Devon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

288.3 mi

464 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 15m ★

6 AM

5h 28m

8 AM

5h 55m

10 AM

5h 37m

12 PM

5h 35m

3 PM

5h 39m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 20m

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

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Devon, PA

Haneul Trac

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

This 288.3-mile journey from Devon, Pennsylvania, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. You'll spend 98% of your time on highways, primarily navigating the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. With a projected fuel cost of around $48, this route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience across the state. Given its manageable duration and dedicated highway travel, it’s well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent as you traverse Pennsylvania.

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

144.1 miles from Devon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 288.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 288.3-mile trip. With 98% of the route on highways, including significant portions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, you'll experience a consistent pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 264 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for extended periods of steady driving. This profile suggests a journey characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The road's personality is one of directness, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal detours.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 264 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 288.3 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 8.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harr...

8.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

273.4 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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...

274.2 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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

287.5 mi into trip | ~5h 25m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Devon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.

Monroeville

273.4 mi in | ~5h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	264 mi	4h 47m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.2 mi	18m
US 202	4.2 mi	5m
North Morehall Road	1.3 mi	2m
Devon State Road	1.1 mi	2m
North Valley Forge Road	0.6 mi	1m
Swedesford Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Second Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 264 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Fairfield Road

123 ft · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

Turn slight right onto Old Lancaster Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Old Lancaster Road

Turn left onto Devon State Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

Continue on North Valley Forge Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Valley Forge Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward US 202 South: West Chester Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 202

4.2 mi · 5 min · US 202

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward PA 29 North: Great Valley Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Swedesford Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Swedesford Road

Turn right onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

264 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour, 27-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Devon, PA, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. The Pennsylvania Turnpike, a major artery, will be your primary road for the longest stretch of 264 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on this segment. While only one stop is listed, you may want to factor in additional brief breaks to stay refreshed. With a fuel cost estimate of $48, it’s a budget-friendly single-day adventure, offering flexibility to depart when it best suits your schedule.

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 144.1 miles from Devon, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264 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 63 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.1 miles or 2h 43m 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 24m

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 Devon, 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 Devon, PA

This is one driving day of about 288.3 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Devon, 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 264 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.1 mi from Devon, PA · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

144 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

Westminster, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.1 miles from Devon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 99.4

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 208.8

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 59.6

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour $1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.80 one way

$95.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$52.35	$104.70
premium	$4.93	$55.91	$111.82
diesel	$5.61	$63.65	$127.31

Estimated Tolls: $34.32

Pennsylvania Turnpike (264 mi) $34.32

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

$48

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.5	1	$30.27	$13.84
Efficient EV	72.1	0	$25.23	$11.53
EV Truck/SUV	115.3	1	$40.36	$18.45

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Devon, PA

Late night in Devon on Friday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

144 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 27m 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 Devon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 288.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.1 miles from Devon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.80 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.

On the drive from Devon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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