Where to stop

Best places to stop between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) drive runs about 305 miles and 5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 108 of 305

   1. Harrisburg, PA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 197 miles left to Pittsburgh.

   Hotels in HarrisburgWhere to stay in Harrisburg

2. Mile 208 of 305

   2. Bedford, PA

   The last big stop before Pittsburgh, 97 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in BedfordWhere to stay in Bedford

Sights worth the detour

• Lancaster County Amish farmland
• Flight 93 National Memorial detour
• Pittsburgh's Duquesne Incline

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost