Origin
Hickory, PA
Night in Hickory on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickory, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickory, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hickory, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Millers Run Road, Greentree Road, Penn-Lincoln Parkway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Millers Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.73 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.2 miles from Hickory, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Millers Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near PA 50 / Washington Pike.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 121 / Greentree Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 50 / Washington Pike
Turn left onto PA 50 / Washington Pike
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Greentree Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
PA 121 / Greentree Road
Turn left onto PA 121 / Greentree Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
22 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millers Run Road | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Greentree Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Millers Run Road
— 11.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickory, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on PA 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Millers Run Road
3
Turn left onto PA 50
208 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Pike
4
Continue on PA 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Pike
6
Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greentree Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 121
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.2 miles from Hickory, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 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 22.5 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.2 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Hickory, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hickory, PA
This is one driving day of about 22.5 miles and 37m.
At 22.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Millers Run Road for about 11.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.2 mi from Hickory, PA · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.2 miles from Hickory, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pittsburgh, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Hickory, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 22.5 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Millers Run Road, Greentree Road, Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Hickory, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 121 / Greentree Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hickory, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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