Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
2:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Snow Shoe, PA
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Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
147.3 mi
237 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Snow Shoe, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Snow Shoe, PA covers 147.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, PA 286 Truck, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.42 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
73.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Snow Shoe, PA covers 147.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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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.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
43.5 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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Villa Road
Turn right onto Villa Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
43.7 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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Old William Penn Highway
At end of road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
59.1 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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PA 286 Truck
Take the exit onto PA 286 Truck toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Snow Shoe, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
Indiana
59.1 mi in
|
~1h 24m
|
via PA 286 Truck
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 29 mi | 44m |
| PA 286 Truck | 28 mi | 33m |
| Keystone Shortway | 27 mi | 28m |
| US 119 | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| Mahaffey Grampian Highway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Curwensville Grampian Road | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Clearfield Shawville Highway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 29 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Snow Shoe, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 22
29 mi
·
44 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Villa Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Villa Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 119
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 119
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto PA 286 Truck
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 286 Truck
Toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
10
Take the exit onto PA 286 Truck
27 mi
·
31 min
·
PA 286 Truck
Toward PA 286 East: Clymer
11
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
12
Continue on US 219
515 ft
·
6 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
13
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
14
Continue on US 219; PA 36
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
16
Continue on US 219
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
17
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
18
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
19
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
20
Continue on PA 879
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
21
Turn right onto PA 879
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
23
Merge onto I 80
27 mi
·
28 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 144: Snow Shoe
25
Turn left onto Beech Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Beech Creek Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 144
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Sycamore Road
27
Continue on PA 144
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Sycamore Street
28
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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South 4th Street
29
Arrive at destination
North 4th 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 73.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 41m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Snow Shoe, 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 147.3 miles and 3h 7m.
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.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Snow Shoe, PA
The final approach into Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe, 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
$24.42 one way
$48.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.57 | $57.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.52 | $65.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Snow Shoe, PA
Late night in Snow Shoe on Wednesday
Local time
2:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 7m 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 Snow Shoe, PA covers 147.3 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, PA 286 Truck, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 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 $24.42 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 14.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles (Villa Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Snow Shoe, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
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