Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Near the end, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+14122611599
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
220.7 mi
355 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Hanover, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
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This 220.7-mile drive from East Hanover, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking about 4 hours and 18 minutes. With 83% of the route on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $37, making it an economical option. This route is a solid choice for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently without the need for an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Northeast region, keeping the landscape relatively consistent throughout your travels.
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
110.3 miles from East Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 170.5 mi | 3h 7m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 27.5 mi | 33m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Allentown Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Harrisburg Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| George N. Wade Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bow Creek Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Laudermilch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Crooked Road
Turn left onto Jonestown Road
Turn right onto Harrison School Road
Turn left onto US 22
Turn right onto Laudermilch Road
Continue on Bow Creek Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Continue on I 81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 11
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 376; US 22
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 4-hour and 18-minute duration, starting your drive from East Hanover in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one suggested stop and the majority of the route on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your break strategically, perhaps around the halfway point of the 170.5-mile longest stretch. The estimated fuel cost of $37 is manageable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, and consider a brief stop for gas and stretching before the final approach into Pittsburgh.
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.
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 49 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.3 miles or 2h 10m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Hanover, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 East Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 220.7 miles and 4h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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.
A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 110.3 miles from East Hanover, 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 170.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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+14122611599
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Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am
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Hours: 4–9:30 pm
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Hours: 5–9 pm
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Hours: 7 am–9 pm
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Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
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Monroeville, Pennsylvania
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New Stanton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the end, short detour
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 33.3 and 206.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$36.59 one way
$73.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $40.07 | $80.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $42.80 | $85.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.73 | $97.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.17
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
$37
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
| Efficient EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.90 | $14.12 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in East Hanover on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48°F
Martinsburg, PA
110 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 220.7-mile journey, with 83% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike forms the backbone of this route, offering a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 170.5 miles. You'll also navigate portions of the American Legion Memorial Highway and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East as you approach Pittsburgh. This configuration suggests a drive characterized by consistent speed and minimal local road detours, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and American Legion Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in.
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 19 significant decision points across 220.7 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 33.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Hanover, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp and Monroeville.
Middlesex
Patp
Monroeville
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 220.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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