Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
4.8 mi
8 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKees Rocks, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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The drive from McKees Rocks, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 4.8 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Carson Street, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Chartiers Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on West Carson Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 9m drive with frequent turns across 4.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near PA 51 / West Carson Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (PA 51 / West Carson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto PA 51 / West Carson Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Merge point - match speed before joining
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Carson Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chartiers Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Stanhope Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between McKees Rocks, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Blue Belt
Continue on PA 51
Continue on PA 51
At end of road, turn right onto PA 51
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto PA 837
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Continue on Grant Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.80 one way
$1.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in McKees Rocks on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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