Origin
Enola, PA
Afternoon in Enola on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
199.5 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enola, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wertzville Road, I 81 South, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.07 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
99.8 miles from Enola, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 199.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m 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 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 199.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wertzville Road 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wertzville Road | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 11 | — | — |
| US 11 South | — | — |
| Harrisburg Pike | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wertzville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enola, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on North Enola Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Enola Drive
2
Turn sharp right onto Wertzville Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wertzville Road
3
Take the ramp left toward I 81 South: Carlisle
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 South: Carlisle
4
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South
7
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
8
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11
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
12
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
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
14
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
18
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
351 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
19
Turn right onto Grant Street
515 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
20
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 99.8 miles from Enola, PA, or about 1h 40m 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 44 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
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 Enola, 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 Enola, PA
This is one driving day of about 199.5 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Enola, 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 99.8 mi from Enola, PA · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Enola, 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
$33.07 one way
$66.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.22 | $72.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.93 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Portage, PA
100 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
3 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
3h 21m 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 Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wertzville Road, I 81 South, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 miles from Enola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.07 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.
The drive from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 3h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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