Shiloh, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 125.4 miles and takes about 2h 50m via William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region towards the city of Pittsburgh. The route predominantly uses surface roads, so expect a more local feel than a pure interstate drive. With a recommended one-day duration and a modest fuel cost, this is a straightforward drive for a quick transit or a scenic detour if you have the time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Shiloh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi
45m
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi
23m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi
18m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi
12m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi
7m
PA 286 Truck
5.2 mi
6m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 29.6 mi, about 45m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,320 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Shiloh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on Shiloh Road
121 ft·9 sec·Shiloh Road
2
Continue on T626
3.1 mi·7 min·Shiloh Road
3
Turn straight onto T216
1.0 mi·3 min·Hoopup Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 970
503 ft·10 sec·Shawville Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
2.6 mi·2 min·Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
8
Turn left onto PA 879
4.3 mi·6 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
9
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
10
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
11
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
12
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
13
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
14
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
15
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
16
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
17
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
18
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
20 mi·23 min·Dowler Highway
20
Continue on PA 286
6.7 mi·7 min·Route 286 Highway East
21
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·PA 286 Truck
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
22
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286 Truck
4.1 mi·4 min·PA 286 Truck
Toward US 119 South: Blairsville
23
Continue on US 119; PA 56; US 422 Business
10 mi·12 min·Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 119
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 119
Toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
25
Merge onto US 22; US 119
30 mi·45 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
29
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
30
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
31
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
32
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 50m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to avoid potential afternoon traffic into Pittsburgh. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but consider breaking up the drive if you're not used to surface road navigation. The $20 fuel estimate is quite low, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially after leaving the main highway segments. Pay attention to posted speed limits as you pass through various towns along William Penn Highway.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Shiloh, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Shiloh, 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 Shiloh, PA
This is one driving day of about 125.4 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Shiloh, 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 29.6 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 65.6 and 125.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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65.6 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|PA 286 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
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111.1 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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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124.5 mi into trip|~2h 47m 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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125 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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125.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.46 one way
$40.92 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$22.50
$45.00
premium
$4.86
$24.01
$48.02
diesel
$5.40
$26.67
$53.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.6
0
$13.17
$6.02
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$10.97
$5.02
EV Truck/SUV
50.2
0
$17.56
$8.03
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 25, 2026
Origin
Shiloh, PA
Morning
in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 5 to 9 mph2% chanceLive forecast
34°F
Greenwich, PA
63 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
3 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
2h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 77.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly on surface roads, with about 21% of the total distance on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.6 miles on William Penn Highway before transitioning to local roads. Expect frequent intersections and town driving, typical of a surface road profile. The urban merging into Pittsburgh will likely be the most dynamic part of the drive.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 65.6 miles in near PA 286 Truck.
Driving Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 125.4 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 65.6 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.1 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; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shiloh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Shawville, Punxsutawney and Blairsville.
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 2h 50m. Total distance: 125.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.6 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.1 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; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
