Origin
Etna, PA
Afternoon in Etna on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Etna, 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
12m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Etna, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Etna, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 6.3 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, William Flinn Highway, Veterans Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Etna, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 6.3 miles and takes about 12m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 8 / Butler Street.
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 6.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 8 / Butler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 8 / Butler Street
Turn right onto PA 8 / Butler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
5 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Etna, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville, Airport and Ppg Arena.
Monroeville
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
Airport
4.9 mi in
|
~8m
Ppg Arena
5.9 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| William Flinn Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Butler Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 8
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Butler Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 8
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
12
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
14
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
15
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
16
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.09 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
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
21 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
12m 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 Etna, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 6.3 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, William Flinn Highway, Veterans Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.1 miles from Etna, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.04 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 6.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 12m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 8 / Butler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Etna, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville, Airport and Ppg Arena.
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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