Origin
Lower Burrell, PA
Late night in Lower Burrell on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lower Burrell, 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
33m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Burrell, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Lower Burrell to Pittsburgh is 18.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, beginning in the Northeast region and concluding in the same region. Expect a mixed drive that offers a straightforward transition between these two locations. It's a practical route for a quick commute or a simple transfer, making it easy to plan for a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 7.4 miles. The route also incorporates local roads like Coxcomb Hill Road and Freeport Road, meaning you'll experience shifts in speed and road type. This blend offers a varied driving experience, moving from faster highway speeds to more localized travel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 7.4 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 6.3 miles in near Freeport Road.
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 13 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (Freeport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Freeport Road
Turn left onto Freeport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
17.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m 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 Lower Burrell, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
17.4 mi in
|
~30m
Airport
17.4 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Coxcomb Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Freeport Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Hulton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Logans Ferry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hulton Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Freeport Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Burrell, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 366; PA 56 Truck
347 ft
·
35 sec
·
Freeport Street
2
Continue on PA 366; PA 56 Truck
484 ft
·
12 sec
·
Freeport Street
3
Continue on Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logans Ferry Road
4
Continue on Coxcomb Hill Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Coxcomb Hill Road
5
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hulton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hulton Bridge
7
Turn left onto Freeport Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Freeport Road
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto PA 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
15
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
16
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
18
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
19
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
20
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
NW 6 mph
2% chance
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lower Burrell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 18.7 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Coxcomb Hill Road, Freeport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Lower Burrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 13 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (Freeport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lower Burrell, 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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