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Cleveland to Pittsburgh drive: 14 ranked stops worth the detour
Cleveland, OH → Pittsburgh, PA. See the drive, choose stops that fit your time, and save a trip you can edit later.
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Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
8 stops · 6 hidden
- Olde Stonewall+8 minGolf · PA
A lavish, castle-clubhouse course north of Pittsburgh.
- Brandywine Falls+18 minWaterfalls · OH
a boardwalk fall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Brandywine Falls (Cuyahoga)+18 minHikes · OH
a 65-ft falls and sandstone ledges
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park+25 minNational parks · OH
Waterfalls, towpath & a scenic railroad
- The Ledges (Cuyahoga)+25 minHikes · OH
mossy sandstone cliffs and a sunset point
- Avalon Lakes Golf Course+41 minGolf · OH
Liddy served as project architect on this Pete Dye layout in northeast Ohio, a stout, well-bunkered test. Championship bones at public-course value.
- StoneWater Golf Club+39 minGolf · OH
A Hurdzan/Fry course near Cleveland.
- Whipps Ledges+50 minHikes · OH
climbing crags south of Cleveland
Recovery route
Waterfall recovery run with easy walks
Waterfall recovery run with easy walks — this corridor’s shelf includes Brandywine Falls, The Ledges (Cuyahoga), and Whipps Ledges. Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.
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Plan your night
No reliable beds on a long stretch
As of September 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between Parma and Pittsburgh — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Cleveland to Pittsburgh?
About 2 hr 11 min and 134 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Cleveland and Pittsburgh?
Top ranked stops include Fellows Riverside Gardens, Olde Stonewall, Balaton. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Cleveland to Pittsburgh, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
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