Origin
Fox Chapel, PA
Morning in Fox Chapel on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Chapel, 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
18m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Chapel, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 10.4 miles and takes about 18m 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, Fox Chapel Road, Veterans Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 10.4 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Fox Chapel Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.1 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 7.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Fox Chapel Road. 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 Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road
Turn sharp right onto Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
9.6 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
6
10 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fox Chapel, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
9 mi in
|
~15m
Airport
9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Fox Chapel Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Field Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Field Club Road
284 ft
·
17 sec
·
Field Club Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Green Belt
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fox Chapel Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 28 South
4
Merge onto PA 28; Green Belt
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
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.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
11
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
13
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
14
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
15
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
10:38 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 10.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Fox Chapel Road, Veterans Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Fox Chapel, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.72 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 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fox Chapel, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
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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