Road Trips from Pittsburgh, PA
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
152
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
108
Under 2 hours
31 total in this range
Ferndale, PA
1h 48m72 mi one way
Waterford, PA
1h 22m55.7 mi one way
Dunbar, PA
1h 12m54.8 mi one way
Maple Glen, PA
58m37.4 mi one way
Franklin, PA
1h 42m84.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
20 total in this range
Bridgeport, PA
3h 53m181 mi one way
Church Hill, PA
3h 33m161 mi one way
Tipton, PA
2h 29m107.4 mi one way
Fayetteville, PA
3h 31m167 mi one way
Troy, PA
2h 53m132.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
101 total in this range
Scranton, PA
5h 46m282.8 mi one way
City of Scranton, PA
5h 45m282.3 mi one way
New Milford, PA
6h 30m321.2 mi one way
Middleburg, PA
4h 17m198 mi one way
Ashland, PA
4h 56m239.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Scranton, PA
5h 46m282.8 mi one way
City of Scranton, PA
5h 45m282.3 mi one way
New Milford, PA
6h 30m321.2 mi one way
Middleburg, PA
4h 17m198 mi one way
Scranton, PA
5h 46m282.8 mi one way
Franklin, PA
1h 42m84.5 mi one way
Mansfield, PA
5h 3m242 mi one way
Cincinnati, OH
5h 35m286.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Peak fall foliage — plan late-September through mid-October.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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