Origin
Fox Chapel, PA
Late night in Fox Chapel on Saturday
Local time
1:43 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
15m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 10.4 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fox Chapel Road, PA 28 South, Allegheny Valley Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 15m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 15m drive with frequent turns across 10.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fox Chapel Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 15m 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 Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Road | — | — |
| PA 28 South | — | — |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | — | — |
| I 579 South | — | — |
| Veterans Bridge | — | — |
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
| PPG Arena | — | — |
| Bigelow Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fox Chapel Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Field Club Road
285 ft
·
18 sec
·
Field Club Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Fox Chapel Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fox Chapel Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
PA 28 South
4
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
7
Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
8
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
11
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
12
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
13
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
14
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
15
Arrive at your destination
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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
1:43 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
15m 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 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fox Chapel Road, PA 28 South, Allegheny Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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.
The drive from Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 15m 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 Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fox Chapel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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