Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

166.7 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

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

Downtown Pittsburgh, PA, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Downtown Guilford Siding, PA, PA

Guilford Siding, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grant Street, I 376 East, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 166.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grant Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is easy. At 3h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grant Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 376 East Unavailable Refreshing
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 East Unavailable Refreshing
Pennsylvania Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
US 30 Unavailable Refreshing
US 30 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Grant Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Grant Street

46 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street
2

Continue on Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 376 East: Monroeville
4

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

14 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5

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

0.2 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 30 sec
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 76 East: Harrisburg
8

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

0.2 mi · 47 sec · US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
11

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
12

Continue on Lincoln Way West

17 mi · 25 min · Lincoln Way West
13

Continue on West Loudon Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street
14

Turn slight right onto Cedar Street

161 ft · 6 sec · Cedar Street
15

Continue on Cedar Street

276 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Street
16

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Washington Street
17

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Turn left onto East Garfield Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Garfield Street
19

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

249 ft · 6 sec · South 2nd Street
20

Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
21

Continue on Wayne Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Road
22

Turn left onto New Franklin Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · New Franklin Road
23

Turn right onto Guilford Station Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · Guilford Station Road
24

Turn sharp right onto Church Road

92 ft · 4 sec · Church Road
25

Arrive at your destination

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 83.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.4 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA

This is one driving day of about 166.7 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.4 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

83 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

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

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford Siding, PA

The final approach into Guilford Siding, 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 Guilford Siding, 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

$27.58 one way

$55.17 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $30.18 $60.37
premium $4.92 $32.30 $64.61
diesel $5.64 $37.03 $74.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50 0 $17.50 $8.00
Efficient EV 41.7 0 $14.59 $6.67
EV Truck/SUV 66.7 0 $23.34 $10.67

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford Siding, PA

Evening in Guilford Siding on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 33m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Guilford Siding, PA covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grant Street, I 376 East, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.4 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 $27.58 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is easy. At 3h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Guilford Siding, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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