Origin
Kennedy, PA
Morning in Kennedy on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennedy, 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
5h 21m
Distance
223.5 mi
360 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennedy, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 223.5-mile journey from Kennedy, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, will take approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the William Penn Highway, I-99, and Route 287, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $37, it's a manageable trip for a single day, and the region remains within the Northeast. You'll encounter about 36% highway driving, interspersed with other road types. Consider this a straightforward drive, suitable for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay, making it convenient for a quick excursion.
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
111.7 miles from Kennedy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Route 287 | 30.2 mi | 53m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedy, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Kennedyville Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kennedyville Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto T444
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
T444
3
Turn left onto Lawton Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawton Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Lawton Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lawton Road
5
Turn right
468 ft
·
15 sec
6
Turn left onto Betsy Ross Road
2.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Betsy Ross Road
7
Continue on Broughton Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broughton Hollow Road
8
Turn right onto PA 287
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 287
9
Continue on PA 287; PA 414
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Route 287
10
Continue on PA 287; PA 973
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 287; PA 973
11
Turn right onto US 220
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
12
Continue on US 220
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
14
Turn right onto PA 477
439 ft
·
10 sec
·
Long Run Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 64
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
Merge onto I 80; US 220
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
19
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
22
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
24
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
29
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
30
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
31
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 21-minute drive, departing earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $37, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 61.2 miles on the William Penn Highway. Since it's a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, but planning your fuel stops strategically will ensure a smooth journey.
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 111.7 miles from Kennedy, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kennedy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Kennedy, PA
This is one driving day of about 223.5 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Kennedy, 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 William Penn Highway for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Kennedy, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 74.9 and 223.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
74.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
209.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 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
222.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m 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
223.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.05 one way
$74.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $43.34 | $86.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Appalachian Thruway
(15.9 mi)
$1.11
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
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.47 | $10.73 |
| Efficient EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.29 | $14.30 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
25% 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
41 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
5h 21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied drive on this route, with 36% of it being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.2 miles on the William Penn Highway, offering a chance to settle in. The road profile is described as mixed, meaning you'll transition between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local roads. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, providing different driving experiences as you progress towards Pittsburgh.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 223.5 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 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 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 Kennedy, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
99.4 mi in
|
~2h 36m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
133.2 mi in
|
~3h 13m
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 5h 21m. Total distance: 223.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. 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 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 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 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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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