Aracri's | Greentree Inn Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14129214601
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
308.4 mi
496 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
14 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Tree, PA
Nothing Ahead
Philadelphia, PA
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The drive from Green Tree, PA to Philadelphia, PA covers 308.4 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.13 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
154.2 miles from Green Tree, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 270.5 mi | 4h 54m |
| I 76 | 18 mi | 26m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 14.5 mi | 20m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Greentree Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Penn Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto PA 121; Blue Belt
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit onto I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto North 15th Street
Turn slight left onto PA 611
Keep slight left at fork onto South Penn Square
Arrive at destination
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.
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 68 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.2 miles or 2h 56m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Philadelphia, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Green Tree, 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 Green Tree, PA
This is one driving day of about 308.4 miles and 5h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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.
A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 154.2 miles from Green Tree, 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 270.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14129214601
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Spice Restaurant & Bar
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Top Coffee Stop
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 12–10 pm
+12154653515
CNT Cafe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Orbis Caffe
Pittsburgh, PA
Near the start, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14129214601
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm
+14129288424
Around the midpoint, short detour
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 2–11 pm
+17176913131
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm
+14123444366
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Hours: Closed
+17245472900
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm
+12154638888
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14123811822
Near the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–9:30 pm
+14124888708
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12–10 pm
+12154653515
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+12678869851
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, PA
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+14125631220
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+12673191700
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, ~11 min detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12–8 am
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: Closed
+12152991000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm
+12154481200
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–6 pm
+12157330390
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12159652305
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: Closed
+12159233811
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
+12159652305
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+14452232683
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 4–9:30 pm
+12154546159
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 307.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward 15th Street, Central Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$51.13 one way
$102.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.00 | $112.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.81 | $119.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.09 | $136.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $35.17
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
$51
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electrify America Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
Autel Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
Cochran Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.38 | $14.80 |
| Efficient EV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 123.4 | 1 | $43.18 | $19.74 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
2:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
54°F
Hancock, MD
154 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a 5h 51m highway drive covering 308.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
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 14 significant decision points across 308.4 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 3.3 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Tree, PA and Philadelphia, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
Harrisburg
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 308.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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