Origin
Forest Hills, PA
Late night in Forest Hills on Friday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Hills, PA
Vladimir Srajber
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 9.2 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.2 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: at 1.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Mo...
8
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pitt...
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Forest Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
1.3 mi in
|
~2m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fifth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on US 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
8
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
9
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 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 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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 Friday
Local time
12:40 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
26 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
14m 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 Forest Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 9.2 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, US 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Forest Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.53 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 9.2 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: at 1.3 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Forest Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
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