Origin
North Braddock, PA
Late night in North Braddock on Saturday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Braddock, 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
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Braddock, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the borough of North Braddock to downtown Pittsburgh, this 11.7-mile trek is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Since the distance is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. This route is purely functional, serving as a reliable way to get you from point A to point B without any unnecessary detours.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience. You will spend your time navigating a mix of Main Street, Center Street, and the Lincoln Highway, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on Main Street, you should be prepared for frequent stops and turns throughout the entire 18-minute duration. This is not a route for cruising at high speeds; instead, it requires your full attention on local road conditions. It is a practical, urban-style drive that demands a steady pace as you transition into the heart of Pittsburgh.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Center Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pitt...
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Braddock, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
3.5 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Braddock, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Brinton Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brinton Avenue
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Continue on US 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
11
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
12
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
13
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 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
35 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
19m 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 North Braddock, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 miles from North Braddock, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.2 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from North Braddock, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
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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