Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Mansfield, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 3m

Distance

242 mi

389 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 50m ★

6 AM

5h 3m

8 AM

5h 30m

10 AM

5h 13m

12 PM

5h 10m

3 PM

5h 14m

5 PM

5h 29m

8 PM

4h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mansfield, PA

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Trip Overview

This 242-mile journey from Pittsburgh, PA, to Mansfield, PA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 3 minutes to complete. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $40. You'll primarily navigate via Grant Street and I-376 East, also known as the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Given its direct nature and manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a straightforward passage through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.

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

121 miles from Pittsburgh, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 99	103.5 mi	1h 55m
William Penn Highway	61.6 mi	1h 25m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.8 mi	19m
Admiral Peary Highway	13.7 mi	19m
Keystone Shortway	12.3 mi	13m
Susquehanna Beltway	11.6 mi	13m
Appalachian Thruway	10.4 mi	11m
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway	5.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 99 — 103.5 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Mansfield, PA.

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street

Continue on Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

14 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220; US 322

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 14 min · I 99; US 220

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 80; US 220

12 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

Turn left onto PA 64

4.5 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

Turn right onto PA 477

345 ft · 6 sec · Long Run Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Turn sharp left onto US 220

5.7 mi · 6 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

Continue on US 220

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Appalachian Thwy

Continue on US 220

10 mi · 11 min · Appalachian Thruway

Continue on US 220

12 mi · 13 min · Susquehanna Beltway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward US 15 North: Mansfield Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 99; US 15

46 mi · 51 min · I 99; US 15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 182 Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

198 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto US 6

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Wellsboro Street

Arrive at destination

US 6

Trip Plan

For this 242-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and navigate local roads with less traffic. With a duration of about 5 hours and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $40, and plan your one stop accordingly to refuel if needed. A specific tip for this route: since it's a turn-heavy local drive with no highway sections, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially as you approach your destination in Mansfield, PA.

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 121 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 53 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121 miles or 2h 41m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pittsburgh, PA

This is one driving day of about 242 miles and 5h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Pittsburgh, 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 I 99 for about 103.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State College, PA

121 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

State College, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

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Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14122611717

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 90.2 and 240.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

90.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

132.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | I 99; US 220; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

136 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 99; US 220

Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

148.4 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in

Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

240.8 mi into trip | ~5h in

Take the exit toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro

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 182 Toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.12 one way

$80.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$43.94	$87.88
premium	$4.93	$46.93	$93.87
diesel	$5.61	$53.43	$106.86

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Appalachian Thruway (10.4 mi) $0.73

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

$40

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	72.6	0	$25.41	$11.62
Efficient EV	60.5	0	$21.17	$9.68
EV Truck/SUV	96.8	1	$33.88	$15.49

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 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

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, PA

Late night in Mansfield on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

26 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 3m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this 242-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire trip, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This type of driving experience requires consistent attention to navigation and road conditions, as you'll be interacting with local traffic and varying speed limits throughout the 5-hour duration.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 103.5 mi on I 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 90.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 significant decision points across 242 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 90.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.1 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 136 miles (I 99; US 220): 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 Pittsburgh, PA and Mansfield, PA, road signs point toward Bedford and Mill Hall.

Bedford

89.7 mi in | ~2h 6m

Mill Hall

160.9 mi in | ~3h 26m

About the Cities

Starting in Pittsburgh, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1758

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

Arriving in Mansfield, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1804

Mansfield is a borough in Tioga County in the state of Pennsylvania.

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 3m. Total distance: 242 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.5 miles on I 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.73 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 Mansfield, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mansfield, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

Grand Concourse

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

Orbis Caffe

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Autel Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Cochran Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pittsburgh, PA

Mansfield, PA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Pittsburgh, PA

Arriving in Mansfield, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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