Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Devon, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

287.7 mi

463 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 37m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 53m

8 PM

5h 19m

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

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

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Devon, PA

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Trip Overview

This 287.7-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Devon, Pennsylvania, is designed as a straightforward, single-day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 27 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which makes up the longest uninterrupted stretch at 263.8 miles. With a highway share of 98%, this is a highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $48, making it an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. This route is best tackled in one go, so plan for an early start to maximize your daylight hours.

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

143.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 27m. Total distance: 287.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 98% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike forms the backbone of this journey, offering a long, uninterrupted stretch of 263.8 miles. This highway-focused profile means you'll be moving at a consistent pace for the majority of your travel. While the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East gets you started and US 202 offers a brief change of scenery, the overall character is one of efficient travel across the state.

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

There are about 20 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 263.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 287.7 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 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14.3 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

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

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

14.7 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

278.6 mi into trip | ~5h 10m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

285.7 mi into trip | ~5h 22m in

Take the exit toward South Valley Forge Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward South Valley Forge Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	263.8 mi	4h 47m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.6 mi	18m
US 202	3.9 mi	5m
North Morehall Road	1.3 mi	2m
Devon State Road	1.1 mi	2m
Valley Forge Road	0.5 mi	1m
Grant Street	0.3 mi	1m
South Morehall Road	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 263.8 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street

Continue on Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

264 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Continue on PA 29

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Morehall Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Matthews Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Matthews Road

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

Merge onto US 202

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 202

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward South Valley Forge Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 252

0.5 mi · 1 min · Valley Forge Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Devon State Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Devon State Road

At end of road, turn right onto Old Lancaster Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Old Lancaster Road

Turn slight left onto North Fairfield Road

123 ft · 5 sec · North Fairfield Road

Arrive at destination

North Fairfield Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 27-minute duration, leaving Pittsburgh early in the morning is advisable to avoid potential traffic and make the most of your day in Devon. With only one recommended stop and a 98% highway share, the 263.8-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is where you'll cover most ground. Plan your fuel stops strategically before you get too low, as services can be spaced out on long highway segments. The $48 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unexpected detours or traffic delays.

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 143.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.8 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 63 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 143.9 miles or 2h 43m 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 24m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA

This is one driving day of about 287.7 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Pittsburgh, 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 263.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 143.9 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

144 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 143.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 263.8 miles.

Arriving in Devon, PA

The final approach into Devon, 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 Devon, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.70 one way

$95.39 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$52.24	$104.48
premium	$4.93	$55.80	$111.59
diesel	$5.61	$63.52	$127.04

Estimated Tolls: $34.29

Pennsylvania Turnpike (263.8 mi) $34.29

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

$48

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.3	1	$30.21	$13.81
Efficient EV	71.9	0	$25.17	$11.51
EV Truck/SUV	115.1	1	$40.28	$18.41

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Friday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Devon, PA

Late night in Devon on Friday

Local time

1:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

144 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

1 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

5h 27m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Devon, PA covers 287.7 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 143.9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.70 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.