Origin
Biglerville, PA
Morning in Biglerville on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biglerville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
183.7 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biglerville, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This trip from Biglerville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 183.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 59 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day drive, so you won't need to worry about overnight stops. The route is primarily on major highways, with about 64% of it being highway driving. Expect to spend around $30 on fuel for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory, making for a predictable and efficient trip across Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
91.9 miles from Biglerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 104.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Lincoln Way East | 24.5 mi | 40m |
| Lincoln Highway | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Chambersburg Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Way West | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Cashtown Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Arendtsville Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 104.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biglerville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 234
0.4 mi
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1 min
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East York Street
2
Continue on PA 234
2.1 mi
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4 min
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Arendtsville Road
3
Continue on PA 234
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto North High Street
107 ft
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4 sec
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North High Street
5
Turn right onto Chambersburg Street
0.4 mi
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52 sec
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Chambersburg Street
6
Continue on Cashtown Road
3.1 mi
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6 min
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Cashtown Road
7
Turn straight onto Short Cut Road
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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Short Cut Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 30
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Chambersburg Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 30
11 mi
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18 min
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Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi
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21 min
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Lincoln Way East
11
Continue on US 30
4.1 mi
·
5 min
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Lincoln Way West
12
Continue on US 30
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
13
Take the exit
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
14
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
105 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
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23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
19
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
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8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
20
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
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18 min
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Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Second Avenue
23
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Ross Street
24
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
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Fifth Avenue
25
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
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Grant Street
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 59-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With a total duration under four hours, this is easily manageable as a single-day trip, and you can take advantage of the flexibility to stop as needed. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 104.9-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services might be spaced out.
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 91.9 miles from Biglerville, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 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 40 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.9 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
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 Biglerville, 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 Biglerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 183.7 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Biglerville, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 104.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Biglerville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 183.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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US 30 / Chambersburg Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Chambersburg Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
168.9 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
7
169.6 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
182.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m 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
183.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.46 one way
$60.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.36 | $66.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.63 | $71.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.64
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(104.9 mi)
$13.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.1 | 0 | $19.29 | $8.82 |
| Efficient EV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.5 | 0 | $25.72 | $11.76 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Martinsburg, PA
92 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
23 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
3h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 107.7
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 133
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 82.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive has a highway-focused profile, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster roads. With 64% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 104.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance to settle in. While largely highway-based, segments on roads like Lincoln Way East and Lincoln Highway will introduce you to different driving experiences as you progress towards Pittsburgh.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near US 30 / Chambersburg Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 183.7 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 6.9 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 168.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Biglerville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
168.9 mi in
|
~3h 36m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →Founded 1758
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.
Top landmarks
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 3h 59m. Total distance: 183.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.64 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 168.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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