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Trip from Tremont, 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 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

244 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 32m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m

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

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borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Tremont, PA

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

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Tremont, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA? This 244-mile journey takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes and is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route on major interstates. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $40, and it's definitely manageable as a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 170.5 miles. Given its efficiency and straightforward path, this route is best suited for those prioritizing getting from point A to point B quickly within the Northeast region.

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

122 miles from Tremont, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 170.5 mi 3h 7m
I 81 52.3 mi 1h 2m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 13.2 mi 18m
Tremont Road 3.2 mi 5m
Harrisburg Pike 1 mi 2m
Molleystown Road 0.6 mi <1m
Second Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Ross Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 170.5 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

460 ft · 34 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Union Street

379 ft · 19 sec · Union Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 125

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Branch Street
4

Continue on PA 125

3.2 mi · 5 min · Tremont Road
5

Turn right onto Molleystown Road

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Molleystown Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
7

Merge onto I 81

52 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 76; PATP

171 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
16

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
17

Merge onto I 376; US 22

13 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 71B Toward Second Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto Second Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Second Avenue
20

At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Ross Street
21

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

352 ft · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
22

Turn right onto Grant Street

513 ft · 21 sec · Grant Street
Use the right lane.
23

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour, 45-minute drive, starting earlier in the day is recommended to avoid potential traffic, especially as you near Pittsburgh. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The longest stretch without needing to exit is 170.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Given the $40 estimated fuel cost, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise, particularly on the longer highway segments. Consider downloading offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on some stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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 122 miles from Tremont, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.5 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 54 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122 miles or 2h 24m 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 50m

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 Tremont, 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 Tremont, PA

This is one driving day of about 244 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Tremont, 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 170.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

122 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

Middlesex, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122 miles from Tremont, 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 170.5 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 · 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

J & J's Family Restaurant & Catering

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14123811822

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

KAVSAR RESTAURANT

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9:30 pm

+14124888708

Visit website

La Tavola Italiana Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14124813336

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

North Somerset Service Plaza

0 mi from route

South Somerset Service Plaza

0 mi from route

South Midway Service Plaza

0 mi from route

North Midway Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

New Stanton Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

TA

0.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.6 and 229.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

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 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
8
56.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South
7
58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8
229.1 mi into trip | ~4h 22m 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...
7
229.9 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.45 one way

$80.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $44.30 $88.61
premium $4.93 $47.32 $94.64
diesel $5.61 $53.87 $107.74

Estimated Tolls: $22.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (170.5 mi) $22.17

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

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.2 0 $25.62 $11.71
Efficient EV 61 0 $21.35 $9.76
EV Truck/SUV 97.6 1 $34.16 $15.62

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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

Tremont, PA

Morning in Tremont on Tuesday

Local time

9:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday

Local time

9:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

122 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

26 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

4h 45m 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?

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, designed for covering distance efficiently. You'll be on major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81 for the majority of your 244 miles, with a substantial 97% of the trip dedicated to high-speed travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a significant 170.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While the focus is on speed, be prepared for the transition to the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East as you approach Pittsburgh, which may offer a slightly different driving feel.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.6 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 244 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 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Tremont, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp and Monroeville.

Middlesex

56.6 mi in | ~1h 9m

Patp

57.9 mi in | ~1h 13m

Monroeville

229.1 mi in | ~4h 22m

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 4h 45m. Total distance: 244 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 170.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.17 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 22 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 56.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pittsburgh, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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