Origin
West Hazleton, PA
Evening in West Hazleton on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hazleton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 10m
Distance
251.6 mi
405 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hazleton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 251.6-mile journey from West Hazleton, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $42, it's an economical option for a road trip within Pennsylvania. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway and William Penn Highway, with a segment on I-99, offering a blend of driving experiences. Considering the turn-heavy nature of local roads mixed with highway stretches, this drive is manageable as a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward path through the heart of the state.
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
125.8 miles from West Hazleton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this 251.6-mile route. While only 20% of the drive is on highways, you'll experience significant stretches on roads like the Keystone Shortway and William Penn Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 95.2 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a chance to settle in. The road character will shift, moving from more direct highway sections to more winding local roads, requiring your attention as you navigate through various towns and landscapes. This mix means you won't be on a monotonous interstate the entire time.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.2 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 around 103 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 251.6 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 103 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.5 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.3 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
103 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
127.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
|
I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
237.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
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I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
250.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
7
251.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 10m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Hazleton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
127.5 mi in
|
~2h 26m
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via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
161.3 mi in
|
~3h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 95.2 mi | 1h 43m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Susquehanna Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 95.2 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hazleton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Warren Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Warren Street
2
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
204 ft
·
16 sec
·
Monroe Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 93; PA 924
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Turn straight onto PA 93
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 93
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
6
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
7
Continue on PA 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
11
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
15
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
21
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
22
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
23
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 10-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from West Hazleton to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 95.2-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous with your breaks, but be prepared for the "turn-heavy local drive" aspect as you get closer to Pittsburgh. The $42 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices before you leave.
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 125.8 miles from West Hazleton, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 55 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.8 miles or 2h 24m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Hazleton, 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 West Hazleton, PA
This is one driving day of about 251.6 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from West Hazleton, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 95.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.8 mi from West Hazleton, PA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.8 miles from West Hazleton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.2 miles.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
The final approach into Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, 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
$41.71 one way
$83.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $45.68 | $91.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $48.79 | $97.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.55 | $111.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.42 | $12.08 |
| Efficient EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.22 | $16.10 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
40 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 10m 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 West Hazleton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 251.6 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.8 miles from West Hazleton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.71 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 12 significant decision points across 251.6 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 103 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.5 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.3 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between West Hazleton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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