Trip from Pine Grove, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

267.6 mi

431 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 22m

8 AM

5h 49m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 14m

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

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Pine Grove, PA

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pine Grove, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 267.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.36 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

133.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 267.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 267.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. The longest continuous stretch is about 191.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 191.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.8 miles in near PA 283.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 267.6 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 31.8 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 252.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

31.8 mi into trip | ~51m in | PA 283

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

252.7 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...

253.5 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

266.8 mi into trip | ~5h 19m 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

267.5 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in | 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 Pine Grove, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Monroeville.

Patp Toll: Philadelphia

60.7 mi in | ~1h 25m

Monroeville

252.7 mi in | ~4h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	191.3 mi	3h 29m
PA 283	28.9 mi	34m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.2 mi	18m
Kirkwood Pike	8.9 mi	12m
Beaver Valley Pike	6.9 mi	9m
Lampeter Road	4.6 mi	8m
US 30	3.4 mi	4m
Street Road	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 191.3 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

28 ft · 3 sec · this road

Turn right onto Ashville Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Ashville Road

Continue on Forge Road

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Forge Road

Turn left onto Street Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Street Road

Turn left onto PA 472

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

Continue on PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street

Turn left onto PA 372

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Turn right onto US 222

0.6 mi · 49 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on US 222

6.9 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Pike

Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

Continue on Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

Continue on Pitney Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitney Road

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Hempstead Road

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

396 ft · 7 sec · Greenfield Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 30 West

Merge onto US 30

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 30

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283

29 mi · 34 min · PA 283

Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 283

406 ft · 1 min · I 283

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 76; PATP

191 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the slight left 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

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 133.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191.3 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 59 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.8 miles or 2h 47m 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 Pine Grove, 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 Pine Grove, PA

This is one driving day of about 267.6 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Pine Grove, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 191.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 133.8 mi from Pine Grove, PA · 2h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

134 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from Pine Grove, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 83

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 193.8

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 46.1

View on nps.gov

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 221.4

View on nps.gov

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 166.1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.36 one way

$88.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$48.59	$97.18
premium	$4.93	$51.90	$103.80
diesel	$5.61	$59.08	$118.17

Estimated Tolls: $24.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (191.3 mi) $24.87

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Tolls

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.3	0	$28.10	$12.84
Efficient EV	66.9	0	$23.42	$10.70
EV Truck/SUV	107	1	$37.46	$17.13

Gas CO2

94 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pine Grove, PA

Evening in Pine Grove on Thursday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Thursday

Local time

7:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

134 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

29 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 21m 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 Pine Grove, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 267.6 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.8 miles from Pine Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.36 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 Pine Grove, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia and Monroeville.

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Trip from Pine Grove, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pine Grove, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Same local time

29 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 21m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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