This 299.7-mile journey from Moore, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take about 5 hours and 53 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant portion of the trip, making it a highway-focused drive. With a projected fuel cost of around $50, this route is quite manageable for a one-day excursion. The drive keeps you within the familiar Northeast region, traversing the state of Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward trip for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
149.9 miles from Moore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi
4h 47m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi
18m
Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
6m
Sproul Road
3 mi
6m
Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
5m
East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi
2m
West Chester Pike
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 264 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on Washington Avenue
226 ft·15 sec·Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Maryland Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 420
0.4 mi·1 min·Lincoln Avenue
4
Continue on PA 420
1.3 mi·2 min·Kedron Avenue
5
Continue on PA 420
2.3 mi·5 min·Woodland Avenue
6
Turn right onto PA 320
3.0 mi·6 min·Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto PA 3
1.5 mi·3 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto PA 252
1.6 mi·2 min·Newtown Street Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 252
3.7 mi·6 min·Darby Paoli Road
11
Turn left onto Darby Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Darby Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
2.1 mi·4 min·East Lancaster Avenue
13
Turn right onto PA 29
0.7 mi·1 min·South Morehall Road
14
Continue on PA 29
1.3 mi·2 min·North Morehall Road
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, HarrisburgUse the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 76; PATP
264 mi·4 hr 47 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
20
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
21
Merge onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse 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 5-hour, 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Pittsburgh. With only one recommended stop and a substantial 264-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. The fuel cost is estimated at $50, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before embarking. Given its feasibility as a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your timing and can adjust your pace as needed.
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 149.9 miles from Moore, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.9 miles or 3h 2m 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 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 Moore, 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 Moore, PA
This is one driving day of about 299.7 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Moore, 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 264 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 298.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.8 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the ramp toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harr...
7
20.2 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
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284.8 mi into trip|~5h 29m 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
285.6 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
298.9 mi into trip|~5h 50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.69 one way
$99.37 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$54.42
$108.84
premium
$4.93
$58.12
$116.25
diesel
$5.61
$66.17
$132.34
Estimated Tolls: $34.32
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(264 mi)$34.32
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
$50
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.9 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
89.9
1
$31.47
$14.39
Efficient EV
74.9
0
$26.22
$11.99
EV Truck/SUV
119.9
1
$41.96
$19.18
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Moore, PA
Night
in Moore on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Night
in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 3 to 10 mph60% chanceLive 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 53m 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
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
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 113.7
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 20.7
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...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 72.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike forms the backbone of this trip, offering a longest uninterrupted stretch of 264 miles where you can settle into a rhythm. While the main roads are largely the turnpike and parkways, you'll also encounter segments of Darby Paoli Road. This profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and efficiency, minimizing the need for frequent navigation through local streets.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 19.8 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
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 299.7 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Moore, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll and Harrisburg.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 299.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 264 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.32 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 284.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
