Trip from Sharon Hill, 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 55m

Distance

300 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 48m

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

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Sharon Hill, PA

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 313.4-mile journey from Sharon Hill, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, a trip that will take approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day adventure, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. With an estimated fuel cost of $52, it's an accessible option for many travelers. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Chester Pike, Clifton Avenue, and Springfield Road, offering a more connected feel to the towns you pass through. As both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you'll experience a consistent regional landscape throughout your drive.

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

150 miles from Sharon Hill, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	264 mi	4h 47m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	13.2 mi	18m
Springfield Road	4.6 mi	10m
Darby Paoli Road	3.7 mi	6m
East Lancaster Avenue	2.1 mi	4m
Sproul Road	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 Sharon Hill, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

Start on Sharon Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Sharon Avenue

Turn left onto US 13

359 ft · 13 sec · Chester Pike

Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Clifton Avenue

Turn left onto Springfield Road

3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto PA 320

2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto Springfield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 3

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto PA 252

1.6 mi · 2 min · Newtown Street Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 252

3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

Turn left onto Darby Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Darby Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 30

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lancaster Avenue

Turn right onto PA 29

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Morehall Road

Continue on PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

264 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

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

Given the 4-hour and 54-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, planning one stop for a break or meal is advisable. Departing in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, will allow you to reach Pittsburgh by mid-afternoon, avoiding peak traffic. The estimated fuel cost of $52 makes this an economical trip, but be sure to check your fuel level before you leave Sharon Hill, as the lack of highway driving means more opportunities for stops but also potentially slower progress. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns on Chester Pike, Clifton Avenue, and Springfield Road to maintain your momentum.

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 150 miles from Sharon Hill, PA, or about 3h 4m 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150 miles or 3h 4m 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 49m

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 Sharon Hill, 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 Sharon Hill, PA

This is one driving day of about 300 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Sharon Hill, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

150 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150 miles from Sharon Hill, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 300

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 end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 300

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+14122611599

Visit website

Kiku Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 300

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–2 pm

+14127653200

Visit website

Grand Concourse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 300

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

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 300

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14122632142

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 278.6

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 300

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 235.7

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 235.7

Somerset, Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 21.4

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 85.7

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.1 and 299.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

20.1 mi into trip | ~42m 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...

20.5 mi into trip | ~43m 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

285.1 mi into trip | ~5h 31m 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...

285.9 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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

299.2 mi into trip | ~5h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.74 one way

$99.47 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.47	$108.94
premium	$4.93	$58.18	$116.36
diesel	$5.61	$66.24	$132.47

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: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90	1	$31.50	$14.40
Efficient EV	75	0	$26.25	$12.00
EV Truck/SUV	120	1	$42.00	$19.20

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 18, 2026

Origin

Sharon Hill, PA

Morning in Sharon Hill on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

6:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

150 mi in

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

2 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 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 313.4-mile route, with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of the trip, with frequent turns and changes in speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests you'll be encountering intersections and local traffic patterns regularly. This driving style offers a more intimate experience of the Pennsylvania landscape, allowing you to see more of the local environment as you make your way toward Pittsburgh.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 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 20.1 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 20 significant decision points across 300 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 20.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.1 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 Sharon Hill, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll and Harrisburg.

Patp Toll

20.1 mi in | ~42m

Harrisburg

20.1 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Sharon Hill, PA

Full guide →

Delaware County is in Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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 55m. Total distance: 300 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m 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.

Yes — we found about 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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, 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

Nearby Places

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

Autel Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Cochran Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

New Stanton Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Bomansville Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Service Plaza

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Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Wharton Esherick Museum

Indian Echo Caverns

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sharon Hill, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 55m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Sharon Hill, PA

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?

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

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