Trip from Ridgebury, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

259 mi

417 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 4m

12 PM

6h 1m

3 PM

6h 5m

5 PM

6h 19m

8 PM

5h 47m

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

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Ridgebury, PA

Michael Taccetta

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 259.2-mile journey from Ridgebury, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, that will take approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $43. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including the Berwick Turnpike, Big Pond Road, and Springfield Road, with no highway driving. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience, making it a more engaging drive than a typical interstate commute. Given its manageable length, you'll arrive in Pittsburgh with plenty of time to settle in.

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

129.5 miles from Ridgebury, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Highway	61.2 mi	1h 25m
I 99	45.2 mi	50m
PA 14	25.6 mi	37m
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

Traffic on I-99

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,408 veh/hr typical · worst 1,675

Quietest

1 AM

~78 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

18.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Centerville Road

56 ft · 7 sec · Centerville Road

Turn left onto Berwick Turnpike

5.4 mi · 9 min · Berwick Turnpike

Turn right onto SR4025

4.0 mi · 9 min · Big Pond Road

Turn right onto Springfield Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road

Turn straight onto PA 14

3.3 mi · 4 min · PA 14

At end of road, turn right onto US 6; PA 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elmira Street

Turn left onto PA 14

11 mi · 17 min · Canton Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 14; PA 414

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Sullivan Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 14; PA 414

3.1 mi · 5 min · Springbrook Drive

Turn slight left onto Grover Road

352 ft · 8 sec · Grover Road

Continue on Grover Road

338 ft · 9 sec · Grover Road

Turn straight onto PA 14

22 mi · 32 min · PA 14

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward US 15 South

Merge onto I 99; US 15

11 mi · 13 min · I 99; US 15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 220

11 mi · 15 min · Susquehanna Beltway

Continue on US 220

16 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec

Exit 107 Toward PA 477: Salona

Turn right onto PA 477

439 ft · 10 sec · Long Run Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 64

4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 80; US 220

12 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

24 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

Use the straight lane.

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

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · this road

Continue on US 22

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on US 22

13 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 45-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Ridgebury to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Pittsburgh with ample time. Since there are no extended highway stretches, plan for one stop to break up the 259.2 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes mean fewer services. The turn-heavy nature of this route means you’ll want to be well-rested and focused, making a mid-morning departure a good option to avoid early morning fatigue.

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 129.5 miles from Ridgebury, PA, or about 3h 3m 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 57 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.5 miles or 3h 3m 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 46m

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 Ridgebury, 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 Ridgebury, PA

This is one driving day of about 259 miles and 5h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Ridgebury, 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.

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milesburg, PA

130 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

Newberry, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milesburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.5 miles from Ridgebury, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Best meal stop · home stretch

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

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 end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, right off the route

Home stretch 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 end, right off the route

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

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Cochran Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18887174544

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 65.7 and 258.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 40m 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...

244.7 mi into trip | ~5h 33m 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

258.2 mi into trip | ~5h 52m 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

258.9 mi into trip | ~5h 54m in | Grant Street

Turn right onto Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.26 one way

$84.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.56	$46.47	$92.93
premium	$4.86	$49.59	$99.17
diesel	$5.40	$55.09	$110.19

Estimated Tolls: $1.49

Appalachian Thruway (15.9 mi) $1.11

Berwick Turnpike (5.4 mi) $0.38

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

$42

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.7	0	$27.20	$12.43
Efficient EV	64.8	0	$22.66	$10.36
EV Truck/SUV	103.6	1	$36.26	$16.58

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 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 24, 2026

Origin

Ridgebury, PA

Late night in Ridgebury on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

5:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

7 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 54m 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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 196.5

Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

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 ~66 min detour Free near mile 196.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its numerous turns and a lack of highway sections, accounting for 0% highway share. You'll be on local roads for the entire 259.2 miles, with no single uninterrupted stretch noted. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions, as you'll be weaving through local landscapes. The constant adjustments and varied scenery along these local thoroughfares define the personality of this drive.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

37 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?

8/10

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 65.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 259 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 65.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.7 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 Ridgebury, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.

Altoona

134.9 mi in | ~3h 9m | via I 99; US 220

Hollidaysburg

168.7 mi in | ~3h 46m

About the Cities

Arriving 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

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 54m. Total distance: 259 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

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 $1.49 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.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Ridgebury, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-99

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

Autel Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Cochran Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ridgebury, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 54m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Pittsburgh, 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?

Are there national parks near this route?

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

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