Origin
Butler, PA
Evening in Butler on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a road trip from Butler, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, covers a distance of 33 miles and typically takes about 59 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can anticipate spending approximately $5 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily utilizes Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway, and the Allegheny Valley Expressway. Given its relatively short length and local road profile, this trip offers a straightforward travel experience between two locations within the same Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 drive is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," suggesting frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While 11% of the route involves highway driving, the majority will be on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.5 miles along Pittsburgh Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience where you'll navigate through various local thoroughfares, transitioning from more open stretches to areas with more intersections and turns as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pittsburgh Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 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 27.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
8
31.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
31.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| William Flinn Highway | 12.6 mi | 24m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Butler Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| General Richard Butler Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 13.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 8
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on PA 8
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
General Richard Butler Bridge
3
Continue on PA 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 8
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on PA 8
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on PA 8
10 mi
·
19 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on PA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 8
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
17
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
19
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
20
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
21
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Butler, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Butler, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pittsburgh, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
48°F
Valencia, PA
17 mi in
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Butler, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 33 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway, Allegheny Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Butler, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 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 12 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Butler, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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