Origin
Oakdale, PA
Afternoon in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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
23m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Oakdale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 13.3 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive will take you from the Northeast region of Pennsylvania into its urban heart. Given its highway-focused profile and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations. You'll primarily be on main roads, making for an efficient journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Noblestown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Baldwin Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cowan Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Boyce Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pinkerton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 7.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 978; Orange Belt
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Noblestown Road
3
Turn straight onto Pinkerton Road
104 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pinkerton Road
4
Turn right onto Baldwin Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Baldwin Road
5
Turn left onto Cowan Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cowan Road
6
Continue on Boyce Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyce Road
7
Take the ramp
342 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 East
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Baldwin Road
Turn right onto Baldwin Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 376 East
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
4:25 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 63% of the drive utilizing highways. You'll experience a nearly 8-mile stretch on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Noblestown Road and Baldwin Road also contribute to the main roads you'll navigate. Expect a drive characterized by efficient travel, moving swiftly towards your destination with minimal interruptions.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Noblestown Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Baldwin Road.
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 13.3 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: at 1.9 miles (Baldwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Baldwin Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
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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