Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Brackenridge, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Brackenridge, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Brackenridge, PA covers 21.5 miles and takes about 34m 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, East 10th Avenue, Bull Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 34m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and East 10th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and East 10th Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 28: Etna
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
19.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
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 14
Toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
9
19.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Bracken...
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
East 10th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Brackenridge, PA, road signs point toward New Kensington, Red Belt: Tarentum and Arnold.
New Kensington
19.5 mi in
|
~28m
Red Belt: Tarentum
19.8 mi in
|
~29m
Arnold
19.8 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| East 10th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bull Creek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Freeport Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 9th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 18.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Brackenridge, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward PA 28: Etna
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 28
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 14
Toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto PA 366; Red Belt
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Bull Creek Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Freeport Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Freeport Road
14
Turn right onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Prospect Street
15
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
9th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Morgan Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Morgan Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Cornelia Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cornelia Street
18
Arrive at destination
Cornelia Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.92 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Brackenridge, PA
Morning in Brackenridge on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Brackenridge, PA covers 21.5 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, East 10th Avenue, Bull Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 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 14 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Brackenridge, PA, road signs point toward New Kensington, Red Belt: Tarentum and Arnold.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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