Origin
Pitcairn, PA
Morning in Pitcairn on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pitcairn, 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
14.5 mi
23 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 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.
Pitcairn, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pitcairn, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 14.5 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 Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Tri-Boro Expressway, Ardmore Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.5 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 (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 14.5 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Tri-Boro Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 Tri-Boro Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 14.5 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 4.4 miles (US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge onto US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
13.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m 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 Pitcairn, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
6.6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Electric Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pitcairn, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Center Avenue
485 ft
·
25 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Boulevard
3
Continue on PA 130
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
4
Turn right onto Electric Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Electric Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
6
Merge onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
13
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
14
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.40 one way
$4.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 9 mph
17% 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
6 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 Pitcairn, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Tri-Boro Expressway, Ardmore Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Pitcairn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.40 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 10 decision points packed into just 14.5 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 4.4 miles (US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pitcairn, 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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