Origin
Hokendauqua, PA
Late night in Hokendauqua on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hokendauqua, 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 47m
Distance
285.1 mi
459 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 34m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hokendauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 285.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lehigh Street, MacArthur Road, US 22 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.27 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
142.5 miles from Hokendauqua, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 285.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 285.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lehigh 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 47m 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 Hokendauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Street | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
| US 22 West | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| 78th Division Highway | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| US 11 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lehigh Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hokendauqua, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Lehigh Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto MacArthur Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
MacArthur Road
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 22 West: Harrisburg
5
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
7
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
9
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
44 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
11
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 11 South
12
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
13
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi
·
3 hr 7 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
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
17
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
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
20
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ross Street
23
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
24
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grant Street
25
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 142.5 miles from Hokendauqua, PA, or about 2h 23m 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 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 55m
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 Hokendauqua, 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 Hokendauqua, PA
This is one driving day of about 285.1 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Hokendauqua, 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 142.5 mi from Hokendauqua, PA · 2h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 142.5 miles from Hokendauqua, 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
$47.27 one way
$94.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $51.77 | $103.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $55.29 | $110.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.95 | $125.89 |
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: 99.8 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 | 85.5 | 1 | $29.94 | $13.68 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114 | 1 | $39.91 | $18.25 |
Gas CO2
100 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
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
143 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 47m 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 Hokendauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 285.1 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lehigh Street, MacArthur Road, US 22 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.5 miles from Hokendauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.27 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 47m 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 Hokendauqua, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hokendauqua, 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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