Origin
Ben Avon, PA
Late night in Ben Avon on Saturday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ben Avon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ben Avon, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Ben Avon to Pittsburgh is 7.7 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Ohio River Boulevard and Fort Pitt Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania and the Northeast region, offering a quick transition between local areas. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this drive when you're looking for efficiency and a direct path to your destination within the greater Pittsburgh area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local drive with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along Ohio River Boulevard before you navigate onto Fort Pitt Boulevard and Grant Street. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention to navigate various intersections and changes in road direction. It's less about covering ground quickly and more about managing the urban landscape as you proceed.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio River Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Woodland Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodland Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Woodland Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Woodland Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort P...
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ben Avon, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Monroeville and Downtown.
Airport
6 mi in
|
~12m
Monroeville
6 mi in
|
~12m
Downtown
6.6 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irwin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Forest Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodland Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio River Boulevard
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ben Avon, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Forest Avenue
518 ft
·
30 sec
·
Forest Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto Woodland Avenue
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
Woodland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Irwin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Irwin Avenue
4
Turn left onto PA 65
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
7
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
11
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ben Avon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 7.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio River Boulevard, Fort Pitt Boulevard, Grant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Ben Avon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Woodland Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.3 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ben Avon, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Monroeville and Downtown.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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