Brickerville to Pittsburgh is 235.5 miles and takes about 4h 28m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey across the state. With 95% of the route on highways, expect a consistent and efficient travel experience. This is a classic one-day road trip, perfect for those looking to cover ground without extensive detours. Plan for a primarily highway-focused drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
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
117.8 miles from Brickerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
210.6 mi
3h 50m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi
18m
West 28th Division Highway
4 mi
5m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
3.9 mi
5m
Lebanon Road
1.7 mi
2m
Second Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Ross Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Grant Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 210.6 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brickerville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on PA 501
65 ft·8 sec·Furnace Hill Pike
2
Turn left onto US 322
4.0 mi·5 min·West 28th Division Highway
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Continue on US 322
3.9 mi·5 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork
333 ft·11 sec
Toward PA 72 South: PA Turnpike, Lancaster
5
Turn left onto PA 72
1.7 mi·2 min·Lebanon Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
211 mi·3 hr 50 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
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Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
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At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 28m estimated duration, departing Brickerville in the morning will comfortably get you to Pittsburgh within daylight hours. The longest stretch without a break is over 210 miles, so plan for at least one fuel and rest stop midway. Consider stopping around the halfway point of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to break up the drive. Keep an eye on the fuel cost estimate of $39 for budgeting purposes. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave when it's most convenient for you.
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 117.8 miles from Brickerville, PA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.6 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 52 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 34m
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 Brickerville, 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 Brickerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 235.5 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Brickerville, 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 210.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.8 and 235.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 72 South: PA Turnpike, Lancaster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 72 South: PA Turnpike, Lancaster
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220.7 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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...
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221.4 mi into trip|~4h 7m 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
234.7 mi into trip|~4h 26m 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
235.4 mi into trip|~4h 28m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.04 one way
$78.09 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$42.76
$85.52
premium
$4.93
$45.67
$91.34
diesel
$5.61
$52.00
$103.99
Estimated Tolls: $27.38
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(210.6 mi)$27.38
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
$39
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.6
0
$24.73
$11.30
Efficient EV
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
EV Truck/SUV
94.2
1
$32.97
$15.07
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brickerville, PA
Afternoon
in Brickerville on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon
in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
118 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
26 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
4h 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 154.3
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 8.1
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 186.8
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
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 138.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the 235.5 miles utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 210.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making for a consistent pace. The profile suggests a smooth journey, largely free from the complexities of local roads. As you approach Pittsburgh, expect to transition onto the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which will guide you into the city.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 210.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 235.5 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.4 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.
On the drive from Brickerville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 235.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 210.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $27.38 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.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
