Origin
Moosic, PA
Evening in Moosic on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moosic, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
277.1 mi
446 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moosic, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This 277.1-mile journey from Moosic, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will take approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, this route offers a manageable single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $46, it’s an economical option for traversing Pennsylvania. The drive through the Northeast region of PA provides a varied landscape as you head west. This trip is well-suited for a single day, making it a convenient choice for a quick getaway.
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
138.5 miles from Moosic, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 27% of the journey on highways. While the Keystone Shortway offers a significant uninterrupted stretch of 98.5 miles, be prepared for a more engaging experience with local roads and turns. This mix means you'll be navigating varied speed limits and road conditions, so staying attentive is key. The character of the drive shifts from more direct highway sections to more winding local segments as you progress across the state.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 0.3 miles in near US 11 / Birney Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 277.1 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 0.3 miles (US 11 / Birney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.8 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 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 11 / Birney Avenue
Turn left onto US 11 / Birney Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
128.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m 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...
8
262.8 mi into trip
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~5h 19m 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
276.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 37m 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
277 mi into trip
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~5h 39m in
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Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moosic, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
153 mi in
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~2h 55m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
186.8 mi in
|
~3h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| I 81 | 27.9 mi | 34m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Birney Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosic, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Lucas Court
103 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lucas Court
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Turn left onto US 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Birney Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 81 South
6
Merge onto I 81
28 mi
·
34 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
8
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
10
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
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
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
13
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
14
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
21
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Moosic to maximize your daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically along the Keystone Shortway for a break during the longest stretch. The estimated fuel cost of $46 means you’ll want to keep an eye on your gauge, especially before heading into more rural sections. Since this is a feasible day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace, but be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and potential for slower travel on non-highway portions.
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 138.5 miles from Moosic, PA, or about 2h 38m 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 61 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 38m 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 26m
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 Moosic, 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 Moosic, PA
This is one driving day of about 277.1 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Moosic, 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 138.5 mi from Moosic, PA · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Moosic, 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
$45.94 one way
$91.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.31 | $100.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.74 | $107.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.18 | $122.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.10 | $13.30 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.25 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.79 | $17.73 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Evening in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
39 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
5h 40m 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 Moosic, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 277.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.5 miles from Moosic, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.94 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 277.1 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 0.3 miles (US 11 / Birney Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 128.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.8 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 Moosic, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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