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Trip from East Hanover, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Compiled 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 5m ★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 25m
3 PM
4h 29m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Hanover, PA, PA

East Hanover, PA

Michael Taccetta

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 170.5 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on Crooked Road

53 ft · 6 sec · Crooked Road
2

Turn left onto Jonestown Road

132 ft · 4 sec · Jonestown Road
3

Turn right onto Harrison School Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Harrison School Road
4

Turn left onto US 22

3.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Laudermilch Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Laudermilch Road
6

Continue on Bow Creek Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bow Creek Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
8

Merge onto I 81

14 mi · 18 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
9

Continue on I 81

0.9 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
10

Continue on I 81

13 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 76; PATP

171 mi · 3 hr 7 min · 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 · 23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
19

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
20

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · 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 · Second Avenue
23

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
24

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
25

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
26

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.3 miles from East Hanover, PA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.5 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, PA

This is one driving day of about 220.7 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from East Hanover, 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 170.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hilltown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

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 check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.7

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14124813336

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 204.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 189.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 204.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 189.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 220.7

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 204.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 204.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 173.4

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

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.

8
33.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
8
33.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South
7
35 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
205.8 mi into trip | ~3h 55m 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
206.6 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.59 one way

$73.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
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

Pennsylvania Turnpike (170.5 mi) $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

East Hanover, PA

Afternoon in East Hanover on Sunday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

1:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

15 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 18m 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

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 38
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 144.6
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 175
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 121.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

83% 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: 170.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

33.3 mi in | ~42m

Patp

34.6 mi in | ~45m

Monroeville

205.8 mi in | ~3h 55m

About the Cities

Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 170.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.17 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 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.

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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 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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