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Trip from Emsworth, 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

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

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.

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borough of Pennsylvania

Emsworth, PA

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

This short 8.1-mile drive from Emsworth, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is easily manageable in about 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, so you won't need to break the bank. Since it's a quick trip within the same Northeast region and state, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Pittsburgh area. This route is straightforward and requires no overnight stays.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.1 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 as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on open highways. With a 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Ohio River Boulevard, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The drive progresses through local neighborhoods and into the heart of the city, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 6.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.5 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...
4
6.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Continue toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1B-C Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Bo...
8
7 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
7.3 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 Emsworth, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Monroeville and Downtown.

Airport

6.5 mi in | ~12m

Monroeville

6.5 mi in | ~12m

Downtown

7 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ohio River Boulevard 6.4 mi 12m
Fort Pitt Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Grant Street 0.4 mi 1m
Fort Duquesne Bridge 0.2 mi <1m
Lowry Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ohio River Boulevard — 6.4 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emsworth, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on Lowry Avenue

81 ft · 9 sec · Lowry Avenue
2

Turn right onto PA 65

6.4 mi · 12 min · Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3

Keep slight right at fork

328 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
4

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 28 sec · this road
Exit 1B-C Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
5

Continue on I 279

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.
8

Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
9

Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn left onto Grant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.34 one way

$2.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.47 $2.94
premium $4.93 $1.57 $3.14
diesel $5.61 $1.79 $3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Emsworth, PA

Late night in Emsworth on Saturday

Local time

3:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday

Local time

3:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

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 Emsworth, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 8.1 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 4.1 miles from Emsworth, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.34 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.1 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Emsworth, 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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