Trip from Nesquehoning, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

266.7 mi

429 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 32m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 42m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 58m

8 PM

5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Nesquehoning, PA

Haneul Trac

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Trip Overview

Spanning 266.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip from Nesquehoning to Pittsburgh takes approximately 5 hours and 32 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget roughly $44 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating this path requires a blend of the Keystone Shortway, the William Penn Highway, and I-99. While the duration is manageable for a dedicated driver, the winding nature of the roads makes it a more active experience than a straight interstate haul.

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

133.3 miles from Nesquehoning, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is only 19% highway, shifting the focus toward more technical local driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the road during a 95.2-mile stretch along the Keystone Shortway. The personality of the drive leans heavily toward a turn-heavy local profile, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the Pennsylvania landscape. Transitions between major roads keep the journey dynamic, moving away from the monotony of a typical interstate grind. Prepare for a trip that demands frequent adjustments to your speed and steering rather than one defined by cruise control.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 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 95.2 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 118.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 266.7 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 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.6 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.4 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

118.1 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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...

142.6 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in | 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,...

252.4 mi into trip | ~5h 11m in | 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 none lane. Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

265.9 mi into trip | ~5h 29m 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

266.6 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Nesquehoning, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.

Altoona

142.6 mi in | ~2h 47m | via I 99; US 220

Hollidaysburg

176.4 mi in | ~3h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	95.2 mi	1h 43m
William Penn Highway	61.2 mi	1h 25m
I 99	33.8 mi	36m
Jacksonville Road	24.2 mi	28m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.5 mi	18m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.4 mi	19m
Hudson Drive	5.8 mi	8m
East Broad Street	3.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 95.2 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nesquehoning, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

Start on North Mermon Avenue

59 ft · 7 sec · North Mermon Avenue

Turn right onto US 209

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Catawissa Street

Turn left onto PA 93

523 ft · 7 sec · Hudson Drive

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street

Continue on PA 93

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

Continue on PA 93

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Broad Street

Continue on PA 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

Continue on PA 93

3.8 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

Continue on PA 93; PA 924

0.5 mi · 39 sec · North Broad Street

Turn straight onto PA 93

2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

Continue on PA 93

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

Continue on PA 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

Continue on PA 93

0.8 mi · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 80

95 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

Use the none lane.

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

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · this road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 22

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 22

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5.5-hour duration and the technical nature of the roads, plan to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight for the more winding sections. You should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive and keep your focus sharp through the turns. Because this route relies significantly on local roads, keep an eye on your fuel levels before starting the 95.2-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Since this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; don't hesitate to pull over if the turn-heavy segments become fatiguing. Prioritizing consistent pacing will make the long trek to Pittsburgh much more comfortable.

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 133.3 miles from Nesquehoning, PA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 133.3 miles or 2h 36m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nesquehoning, 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 Nesquehoning, PA

This is one driving day of about 266.7 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nesquehoning, 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 95.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.3 mi from Nesquehoning, PA · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

133 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Nesquehoning, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.2 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

$44.13 one way

$88.26 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$48.29	$96.58
premium	$4.92	$51.68	$103.36
diesel	$5.64	$59.25	$118.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$28.00	$12.80
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.34	$10.67
EV Truck/SUV	106.7	1	$37.34	$17.07

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Nesquehoning, PA

Evening in Nesquehoning on Sunday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

8:28 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

5h 32m 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 Nesquehoning, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 266.7 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 133.3 miles from Nesquehoning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.13 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.

Between Nesquehoning, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.

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Trip from Nesquehoning, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Nesquehoning, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 32m on the road

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