Newlin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 232.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m via Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards its western edge. Expect a journey characterized by a turn-heavy local feel for a good portion of the trip, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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
116.4 miles from Newlin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
71.3 mi
1h 16m
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi
1h 25m
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
Numedia Drive
5.4 mi
9m
Rupert Drive
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 71.3 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on Quaker Meeting House Road
40 ft·3 sec·Quaker Meeting House Road
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Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Ringtown Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 42
5.4 mi·9 min·Numedia Drive
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Continue on PA 42; PA 487
0.7 mi·1 min·Mill Street
5
Turn slight left onto PA 42
0.3 mi·57 sec·Main Street
6
Continue on PA 42
2.6 mi·4 min·Rupert Drive
7
Turn slight right onto PA 42
0.3 mi·45 sec·PA 42
Toward US 11 North, PA 42 North: Bloomsburg, MillvilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight right onto PA 42
0.1 mi·20 sec·PA 42
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, BuckhornUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 42
2.1 mi·4 min·PA 42
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, BuckhornUse the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
71 mi·1 hr 16 min·Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 161Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
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Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi·28 min·Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
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
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·43 sec·this road
17
Continue on US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
18
Continue on US 22
13 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
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: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse 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 4h 55m estimated drive time, leaving Newlin in the morning should allow you ample time to reach Pittsburgh before evening. With only one recommended stop, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or at a convenient town along the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch is over 70 miles, and it’s wise to refuel before heading into longer segments. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; consider departing early to fully enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
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 116.4 miles from Newlin, PA, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 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 51 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.4 miles or 2h 19m 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 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 Newlin, 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 Newlin, PA
This is one driving day of about 232.9 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Newlin, 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 71.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 232.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.3 mi into trip|~19m in|PA 42
Turn slight right onto PA 42 toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
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10.4 mi into trip|~19m in|PA 42
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 42 toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward PA 42 North: Millville, Buckhorn
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218.6 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
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232 mi into trip|~4h 53m 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
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232.8 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.61 one way
$77.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$42.29
$84.58
premium
$4.93
$45.17
$90.34
diesel
$5.61
$51.42
$102.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.9
0
$24.45
$11.18
Efficient EV
58.2
0
$20.38
$9.32
EV Truck/SUV
93.2
1
$32.61
$14.91
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Newlin, PA
Late night
in Newlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Sunny
NW 12 mph5% 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
13 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
4h 55m 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.
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 168.6
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 168.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a varied driving experience with a 21% highway share. You'll encounter a "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll navigate more local roads and turns than a pure interstate journey. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 71.3 miles along the Keystone Shortway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, blending efficient highway travel with more engaging local road segments that require your attention.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.3 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 10.3 miles in near PA 42.
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 15 significant decision points across 232.9 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 10.3 miles (PA 42): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 42): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.6 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.
Between Newlin, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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 4h 55m. Total distance: 232.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (PA 42): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (PA 42): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.6 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.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
