Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Hickory, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Hickory, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Hickory, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Millers Run Road, Greentree Road, Penn-Lincoln Parkway North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Millers Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Millers Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Merge onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 121 South: Green Tree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 121 South: Green Tree
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 Hickory, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Crafton along the way.
Crafton
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Millers Run Road | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Greentree Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Millers Run Road
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Hickory, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward I 376 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 279
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
167 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 67
Toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward PA 121 South: Green Tree
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto PA 121; Blue Belt
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greentree Road
10
Turn left onto PA 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Pike
11
Continue on PA 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto PA 50
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Millers Run Road
13
Continue on PA 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
PA 50
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 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 22.6 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Pittsburgh, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 38m.
At 22.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Millers Run Road for about 11.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hickory, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hickory, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hickory, PA
Late night in Hickory on Thursday
Local time
12:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Hickory, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Millers Run Road, Greentree Road, Penn-Lincoln Parkway North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 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 $3.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Liberty Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Hickory, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Crafton along the way.
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