Origin
Freedom, PA
Evening in Freedom on Thursday
Local time
7:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freedom, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freedom, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 24.7-mile drive from Freedom, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 42 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Since both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This route is ideal for a quick excursion or a convenient way to reach your destination without the complexities of a multi-day journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
Prepare for a route that's almost entirely local roads, with a 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 22.3 miles along Ohio River Boulevard, offering a good opportunity to settle in. This drive is characterized by frequent turns, so staying attentive to your navigation will be key. The road's personality is that of a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and varying speed limits rather than experiencing long, open stretches of highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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3rd Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Merge onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~38m 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...
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~40m 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 Freedom, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport and Monroeville.
Airport
23 mi in
|
~38m
Monroeville
23 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | 22.3 mi | 36m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio River Boulevard
— 22.3 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freedom, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 6th Avenue
11 ft
·
1 sec
·
6th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
9th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto 3rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
3rd Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto PA 65
22 mi
·
36 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
7
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
8
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
12
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Pittsburgh on Thursday
Local time
7:05 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m 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 Freedom, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 42m 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 12.4 miles from Freedom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.09 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 9 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Freedom, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport and Monroeville.
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