Origin
Clifton, PA
Late night in Clifton on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, 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
22m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Clifton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 9.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via McMurray Road, Washington Road, and West Liberty Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two Northeast region points. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that feels more like navigating within a town than a long-distance journey. Given its brevity, it's an ideal segment for anyone looking to minimize travel time between these two locations or as a quick connection within a larger trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on McMurray Road, Washington Road, and West Liberty Avenue, which means a more involved driving experience with frequent turns and traffic lights. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of as the route is characterized by its constant engagement with local street patterns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Be prepared for a dynamic drive that requires your full attention as you weave through populated areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Orange Belt / McMurray Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Orange Belt / McMurray Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Fifth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 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
|
Orange Belt / McMurray Road
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 19 / Washington Road
Turn straight onto US 19 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| West Liberty Avenue | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fifth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 4.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
271 ft
·
22 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt
195 ft
·
5 sec
·
McMurray Road
3
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 19
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 19 Truck
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
8
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
9
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
10
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
11
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
3:27 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
20 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
22m 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 Clifton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 9.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, West Liberty Avenue, Liberty Tunnels. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Clifton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.54 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Orange Belt / McMurray Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Fifth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clifton, 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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