Origin
Ellport, PA
Evening in Ellport on Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
48m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 38.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamison Avenue, Portersville Road, Cutoff Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.2 miles from Ellport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 38.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jamison Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 48m 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 Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portersville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cutoff Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mercer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellwood-Zelienople Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zelienople Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West New Castle Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jamison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellport, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Jamison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamison Avenue
3
Turn left onto Portersville Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Portersville Road
4
Turn straight onto Cutoff Street
325 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cutoff Street
5
Turn right onto Mercer Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mercer Road
6
Turn sharp left onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
7
Continue on Zelienople Road
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Zelienople Road
8
Continue on West New Castle Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West New Castle Street
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on Perry Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Highway
11
Turn left onto Lindsay Road
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lindsay Road
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 79 South: Pittsburgh
13
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
16
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
19
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
20
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
21
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
22
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.2 miles from Ellport, PA, or about 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38.4 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ellport, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ellport, PA
This is one driving day of about 38.4 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ellport, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.2 mi from Ellport, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
The final approach into Pittsburgh, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsburgh, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
19 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
48m 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 Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 38.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamison Avenue, Portersville Road, Cutoff Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.2 miles from Ellport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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 Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 48m 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 Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ellport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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