Origin
East McKeesport, PA
Late night in East McKeesport on Saturday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East McKeesport, 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
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East McKeesport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Ardmore Boulevard, I 376 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Lincoln Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| Ardmore Boulevard | — | — |
| I 376 | — | — |
| I 376 West | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| Second Avenue | — | — |
| Ross Street | — | — |
| Forbes Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East McKeesport, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 5th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Continue on Ardmore Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
6
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Second Avenue
8
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Second Avenue
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ross Street
10
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
Forbes Avenue
11
Turn right onto Grant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grant Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
12:34 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
23 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
23m 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 East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Ardmore Boulevard, I 376. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from East McKeesport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.24 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.
The drive from East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East McKeesport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East McKeesport, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Pittsburgh, PA
More trips to Pittsburgh, PA
Explore more options from East McKeesport, PA or browse trips ending in Pittsburgh, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.