Road Trips from Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is a great launchpad for trips of all lengths. You've got options for quick, under-an-hour drives on mostly flat terrain, perfect for a spontaneous afternoon. For longer hauls, there are several destinations around the 4-hour mark, mostly on highways with rolling terrain and access to significant historical parks. If you're looking for a more involved drive, you can head further out on mixed highways and surface roads, covering over 200 miles and experiencing varied terrain.
Total Routes
212
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
212
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Bridgeport, PA
3h 53m181 mi one way
This 3.9-hour drive is mostly highway, offering a 181-mile route through gently rolling terrain. It scores a 9 for its drive and provides access to several historical parks like Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
West Fairview, PA
3h 55m201.3 mi one way
At 201.3 miles and 3.9 hours, this trip is primarily highway with a drive score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, and you'll have opportunities to visit parks such as Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial.
Shiremanstown, PA
3h 48m198.6 mi one way
This 198.6-mile route takes about 3.8 hours and is mostly highway driving. It offers a drive score of 8 and gently rolling terrain. Like other longer trips, it includes access to parks like Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial.
Marysville, PA
3h 58m203.8 mi one way
Covering 203.8 miles and taking 4 hours, this drive is predominantly highway with a score of 8. The terrain is gently rolling, and you can visit Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield along the way.
Springville, PA
3h 47m192.8 mi one way
Weekend trip
202 total in this range
Scranton, PA
5h 46m282.8 mi one way
City of Scranton, PA
5h 45m282.3 mi one way
Mechanicsville, PA
4h 29m216.5 mi one way
This 216.5-mile trip takes 4.5 hours and features a mix of highway and surface roads, earning a perfect drive score of 10. The terrain is gently rolling, and it offers access to Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.
Shavertown, PA
5h 41m276.4 mi one way
This is a longer haul at 276.4 miles and 5.7 hours, utilizing mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 10. The terrain is gently rolling, and the route provides access to Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.
New Milford, PA
6h 30m321.2 mi one way
At 321.2 miles and 6.5 hours, this drive utilizes mixed highway and surface roads and scores a 10. It's the longest option, featuring hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, and includes access to Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.
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Scranton, PA
5h 46m282.8 mi one way
City of Scranton, PA
5h 45m282.3 mi one way
Mechanicsville, PA
4h 29m216.5 mi one way
Shavertown, PA
5h 41m276.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With gently rolling and flat terrain options, spring drives are accessible. Parks like Flight 93 National Memorial offer early-season exploration.
Summer
The longer drives with mixed highway and surface roads are well-suited for summer, with multiple park options available for longer trips.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain and access to parks like the Appalachian National Scenic Trail make fall drives appealing.
Winter
Shorter trips on mostly flat terrain are best in winter. Longer routes with mixed terrain might be less predictable.
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