Origin
Manchester, PA
Late night in Manchester on Saturday
Local time
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
5m
Distance
2.5 mi
4 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 5m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
12 PM
0h 6m
3 PM
0h 6m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, PA
Mylo Kaye
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Manchester, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 2.5 miles and takes about 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fort Pitt Boulevard, Allegheny Avenue, Grant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 0.4 miles on Fort Pitt Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5m. Total distance: 2.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5m drive with frequent turns across 2.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Pitt Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 0.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Allegheny Avenue.
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 2.5 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: near the start (Allegheny Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Allegheny Avenue
Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ridge Avenue
Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m 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
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Continue onto Fort Pitt Boulevard toward Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Grant Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manchester, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Downtown and Monroeville.
Downtown
1.4 mi in
|
~2m
Monroeville
1.4 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Allegheny Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Pitt Boulevard
— 0.4 mi, about <1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
72 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn left onto Allegheny Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Allegheny Avenue
3
Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
9
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.41 one way
$0.83 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.45 | $0.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.48 | $0.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.8 | 0 | $0.26 | $0.12 |
| Efficient EV | 0.6 | 0 | $0.22 | $0.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1 | 0 | $0.35 | $0.16 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
2:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% 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
36 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
5m 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 Manchester, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 2.5 miles and takes about 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Pitt Boulevard, Allegheny Avenue, Grant Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.2 miles from Manchester, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.41 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 2.5 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: near the start (Allegheny Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Ridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Manchester, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Downtown and Monroeville.
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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