Origin
Factoryville, PA
Morning in Factoryville on Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Factoryville, 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
6h 13m
Distance
299.3 mi
482 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 1m
★
6 AM
6h 14m
8 AM
6h 39m
10 AM
6h 23m
12 PM
6h 20m
3 PM
6h 24m
5 PM
6h 38m
8 PM
6h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Factoryville, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This 299.3-mile journey from Factoryville, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 6 hours and 13 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and American Legion Memorial Highway, with about 18% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $50. Given the duration and the overall character of the drive, it's a manageable one-day adventure rather than requiring an overnight stop. This route stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the more western part of the state.
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
149.6 miles from Factoryville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 36.7 mi | 44m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| US 6 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Factoryville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Riverside Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
2
Continue on Hickory Ridge Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hickory Ridge Road
3
Continue on West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on PA 632
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
5
Turn right onto PA 407
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Abington Road
6
Turn left onto US 6; US 11
305 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 6
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 81, US 6 East, PATP South, I 476 South: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
US 6
Toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
44 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
14
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
24
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
25
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
26
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 13-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Factoryville to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 98.5 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Pittsburgh, and be prepared for the frequent turns that characterize this route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.6 miles from Factoryville, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 66 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.6 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
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 Factoryville, 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 Factoryville, PA
This is one driving day of about 299.3 miles and 6h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Factoryville, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Factoryville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 299.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
8
285 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
298.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m 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
299.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 13m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.62 one way
$99.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $54.35 | $108.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.05 | $116.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.08 | $132.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
| Efficient EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.19 | $11.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.7 | 1 | $41.90 | $19.16 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% chance
Live forecast
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
22 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
6h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 299.3-mile trip. While 18% of the route utilizes highways, the majority of your time will be spent on roads that require more frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.5 miles along the Keystone Shortway. This suggests a drive that will likely involve a mix of faster-paced highway sections interspersed with more winding local roads, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 299.3 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 9.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Factoryville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
175.2 mi in
|
~3h 29m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
209 mi in
|
~4h 6m
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 6h 13m. Total distance: 299.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 9.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pittsburgh, PA before the return drive.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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