Hartley to Pittsburgh is 111.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick trip between regions. Given its primarily highway nature and short duration, it's well-suited for a same-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, so expect a straightforward drive from start to finish. It's a practical choice if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.6 miles from Hartley, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
89.1 mi
1h 37m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi
18m
Bedford Bypass
1.9 mi
2m
US 220
1.4 mi
1m
Hartley Road
1 mi
3m
Egolf Road
0.4 mi
<1m
T446
0.3 mi
1m
Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartley, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Hartley Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Hartley Road
2
Continue on T446
0.3 mi·1 min·T446
3
Turn straight onto PA 326
0.4 mi·48 sec·Egolf Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi·32 sec·Lincoln Highway
5
Turn straight onto US 30
1.9 mi·2 min·Bedford Bypass
Toward Greensburg
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 220 North: Altoona
7
Merge onto US 220
1.4 mi·1 min·US 220
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 70, PATP, I 76: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
13
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
89 mi·1 hr 37 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
16
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
21
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
22
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short driving time of 2 hours and 16 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in either Hartley or Pittsburgh. Since the longest stretch without a major change is 89.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you could plan a brief stop around the halfway point if desired, though it's not strictly necessary for a drive of this length. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18; it's always wise to top off before embarking on a trip like this, especially before entering any long highway segments. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the 111.1-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.6 miles from Hartley, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.6 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
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 Hartley, 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 Hartley, PA
This is one driving day of about 111.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hartley, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 89.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 111 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
8
96.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
97 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
110.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
111 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.42 one way
$36.84 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$20.17
$40.35
premium
$4.93
$21.55
$43.09
diesel
$5.61
$24.53
$49.06
Estimated Tolls: $11.58
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(89.1 mi)$11.58
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
$18
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.3
0
$11.67
$5.33
Efficient EV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
EV Truck/SUV
44.4
0
$15.55
$7.11
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hartley, PA
Morning
in Hartley on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
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
2h 16m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 93% of the 111.1 miles on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter an 89.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Bedford Bypass. Expect the highway to continue for the vast majority of your trip, with surface roads likely appearing only in the immediate vicinity of your destination. The bulk of your travel will be on high-speed, limited-access highways.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 111.1 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 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97 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.
Between Hartley, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 111.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.58 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 6 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 97 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
