Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Morton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
297.4 mi
479 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
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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Morton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Morton, PA covers 297.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.31 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
148.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Street | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| PA 29 | — | — |
| North Morehall Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grant Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Morton, PA.
1
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
264 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
10
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
11
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
12
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
13
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
14
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
15
Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
16
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
17
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
18
Continue on Sproul Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
19
Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
20
Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Woodland Avenue
21
Turn left onto North Morton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Morton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Amosland Road
440 ft
·
20 sec
·
Amosland Road
23
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Avenue
24
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 148.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 2h 54m 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.7 miles or 2h 54m 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 Morton, 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 297.4 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 148.7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.31 one way
$98.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.68 | $115.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.66 | $131.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
| Efficient EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.02 | $11.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119 | 1 | $41.64 | $19.03 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Morton, PA
Evening in Morton on Saturday
Local time
5:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
149 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
26 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
5h 48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
297.4 mi in 5h 48m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Grant Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Morton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 297.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Morton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Morton, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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