Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
276.2 mi
444 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Jack Pace
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Tunkhannock, PA covers 276.2 miles and takes about 6h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.43 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
138.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 276.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Admiral Peary Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Tunkhannock, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
Turn right onto Long Run Road
Take the ramp slight right
Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
Continue on Appalachian Thwy
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
Turn left onto Lycoming Mall Drive
Turn left
Turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on Mill Street
Turn left onto Carpenter Street
Continue straight
Take the ramp straight toward US 6 East
Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.1 miles or 3h 1m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tunkhannock, PA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.1 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 138.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$44.43 one way
$88.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $50.01 | $100.02 |
| premium | $4.95 | $53.87 | $107.74 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $65.03 | $130.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Tunkhannock on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Corning, NY
138 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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