Origin
Oakmont, PA
Morning in Oakmont on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakmont, 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
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakmont, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, Freeport Road, Hulton Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 0.3 miles in near Yellow Belt / Hulton 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 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Yellow Belt / Hulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Freeport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Yellow Belt / Hulton Road
Turn left onto Yellow Belt / Hulton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Freeport Road
Turn left onto Freeport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
12 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakmont, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
11.9 mi in
|
~20m
Airport
11.9 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Freeport Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Hulton Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Allegheny River Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hulton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakmont, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Allegheny River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Allegheny River Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hulton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hulton Bridge
4
Turn left onto Freeport Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Freeport Road
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto PA 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
13
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
15
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
16
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Arrive at destination
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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 Oakmont, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Freeport Road, Hulton Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Oakmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Yellow Belt / Hulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Freeport Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakmont, 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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