The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Warwick, PA covers 264.3 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 242.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.82 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
132.2 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 264.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h highway drive covering 264.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 242.8 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 19 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 242.8 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 14.3 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 264.3 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 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; at 257.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
8
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
8
257.7 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
8
258.2 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
6
259 mi into trip|~4h 51m in|PA 23 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 23 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Warwick, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
14.3 mi in|~20m
Harrisburg
14.3 mi in|~20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
242.8 mi
4h 24m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi
18m
Main Street
3.1 mi
6m
Ridge Road
1.7 mi
2m
Quarry Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Warwick Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Grant Street
0.3 mi
1m
Morgan Way
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 242.8 mi, about 4h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Warwick, 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·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 85Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·30 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
243 mi·4 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 298Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, ReadingUse the right lane.
10
Continue on I 176
366 ft·4 sec·Morgantown Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 1AToward PA 10 North: BeckersvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto PA 10
0.1 mi·13 sec·Morgantown Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Quarry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi·39 sec·Morgan Way
15
Turn left onto PA 23
3.1 mi·6 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on PA 23
1.7 mi·2 min·Ridge Road
17
Turn left onto PA 345
0.2 mi·19 sec·Bulltown Road
18
Continue on PA 345
0.3 mi·43 sec·Warwick Road
19
Arrive at destination
Warwick Road
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 132.2 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 242.8 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 58 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.2 miles or 2h 31m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warwick, 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 264.3 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 242.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.2 mi from Pittsburgh, PA
· 2h 31m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 182.3
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 227.9
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 264.3
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
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 100.3
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 45.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.82 one way
$87.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$47.99
$95.98
premium
$4.93
$51.26
$102.52
diesel
$5.61
$58.35
$116.71
Estimated Tolls: $31.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(242.8 mi)$31.57
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
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station
New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Autel Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
EVgo
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Cochran Charging Station
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 8
ChargePoint: 3
Tesla: 3
EVgo: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.3
0
$27.75
$12.69
Efficient EV
66.1
0
$23.13
$10.57
EV Truck/SUV
105.7
1
$37.00
$16.92
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Night
in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warwick, PA
Night
in Warwick on Thursday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
132 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
5 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 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 Warwick, PA covers 264.3 miles and takes about 5h 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, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.2 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 $43.82 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 264.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 257.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Warwick, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
