Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Tunkhannock, PA

Drive Time

6h 2m

Distance

276.2 mi

444 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 49m ★

6 AM

6h 2m

8 AM

6h 28m

10 AM

6h 11m

12 PM

6h 8m

3 PM

6h 12m

5 PM

6h 27m

8 PM

5h 54m

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

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Pittsburgh, PA

LaMont L. Johnson

Tunkhannock, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Pittsburgh to Tunkhannock, expect a journey covering 276.2 miles that typically takes about 6 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay, making it a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, transitioning from the western side of the state toward the Tunkhannock area. It is a practical drive for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without the need for multiple rest days.

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

138.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with more grounded travel. You will spend about 38% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the William Penn Highway, I-99, and US-220 to navigate the terrain. The most significant sustained portion of your journey involves a 61.6-mile stretch along the William Penn Highway, which serves as the backbone of your route. Expect the road's personality to shift as you transition between these major arteries, moving from faster highway segments into the specific local roads required to reach Tunkhannock.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 34 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 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 276.2 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 90.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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 none lane.

90.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

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

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

132.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

136 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

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

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

148.4 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Towns Along This Route

Between Pittsburgh, PA and Tunkhannock, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Mill Hall and Pennsdale.

Bedford

89.7 mi in | ~2h 6m

Mill Hall

160.9 mi in | ~3h 26m

Pennsdale

207.4 mi in | ~4h 24m | via US 220

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Highway	61.6 mi	1h 25m
I 99	57.2 mi	1h 4m
US 220	31.5 mi	36m
Susquehanna Beltway	25 mi	30m
Carpenter Street	22.3 mi	39m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.8 mi	19m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Keystone Shortway	12.3 mi	13m

Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Tunkhannock, 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 · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

12 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

Turn left onto PA 64

4.5 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

Turn right onto PA 477

345 ft · 6 sec · Long Run Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto US 220

5.7 mi · 6 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

Continue on US 220

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Appalachian Thwy

Continue on US 220

10 mi · 11 min · Appalachian Thruway

Continue on US 220

25 mi · 30 min · Susquehanna Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 220

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 220

Toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale

Turn left onto US 220

5.0 mi · 5 min · Lycoming Mall Drive

Turn left onto US 220

31 mi · 35 min · US 220

Turn right onto PA 87

173 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

Continue on PA 87

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mill Street

Turn left onto PA 87

22 mi · 39 min · Carpenter Street

Continue on PA 87

3.6 mi · 5 min · PA 87

Take the ramp

290 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 6 East

Merge onto US 6

4.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 6

1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton

Turn left onto PA 29

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Bridge Street

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

PA 29

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion. Since the itinerary includes at least one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the final miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $46 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current local prices. Given the nature of this route, you have the flexibility to adjust your pacing based on your comfort level behind the wheel. Always verify your route before leaving, as the mix of highway and secondary roads requires steady attention to navigation.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 138.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 3h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.1 miles or 3h 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tunkhannock, 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 276.2 miles and 6h 2m.

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 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.1 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

138 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

Jamestown, 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 138.1 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 William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

Arriving in Tunkhannock, PA

The final approach into Tunkhannock, 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 Tunkhannock, 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

$45.70 one way

$91.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$50.01	$100.02
premium	$4.92	$53.52	$107.04
diesel	$5.64	$61.36	$122.72

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Appalachian Thruway (10.4 mi) $0.73

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

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.9	1	$29.00	$13.26
Efficient EV	69.1	0	$24.17	$11.05
EV Truck/SUV	110.5	1	$38.67	$17.68

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tunkhannock, PA

Evening in Tunkhannock on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

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

6h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Tunkhannock, PA covers 276.2 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, I 99, US 220. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.1 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 $45.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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 Pittsburgh, PA and Tunkhannock, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Mill Hall and Pennsdale.

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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 Tunkhannock, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pittsburgh, PA

Tunkhannock, PA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 2m on the road

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