Origin
Lackawaxen, PA
Afternoon in Lackawaxen on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lackawaxen, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
328.9 mi
529 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 38m
★
6 AM
6h 49m
8 AM
7h 13m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 55m
3 PM
6h 59m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lackawaxen, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Trip Overview
The drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.42 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
164.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 49m drive with frequent turns across 328.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 180.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 328.9 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 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 314.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
180.3 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
204.8 mi into trip
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~4h 4m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
314.6 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
328.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 46m 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
7
328.8 mi into trip
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~6h 48m in
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Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
204.8 mi in
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~4h 4m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
238.6 mi in
|
~4h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 35 mi | 42m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| I 84 | 33.4 mi | 39m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Scenic Drive
3
Turn straight onto PA 590
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 590
4
Continue on PA 434
5.5 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 434
5
Turn left onto PA 739
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-739
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
33 mi
·
39 min
·
I 84
8
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
9
Merge onto I 81
35 mi
·
42 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
11
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
13
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
17
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
24
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
25
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.5 miles or 3h 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 5h 22m
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 Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, PA
This is one driving day of about 328.9 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lackawaxen, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.5 mi from Lackawaxen, PA · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.42 one way
$108.85 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $59.55 | $119.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $63.73 | $127.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.07 | $146.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.7 | 1 | $34.53 | $15.79 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.78 | $13.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.6 | 1 | $46.05 | $21.05 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Monday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
6h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 328.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 314.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lackawaxen, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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