Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Cheswick, PA
Jack Pace
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Cheswick, PA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 25m 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, Pittsburgh Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 25m highway drive covering 15.2 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Freeport Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Freeport Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 910: Harmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Cheswick, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Yellow Belt along the way.
Yellow Belt
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Freeport Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pittsburgh Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Indianola Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Cheswick, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 579
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 28
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto PA 910; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto Freeport Road
Continue on Freeport Road
Continue on Pittsburgh Street
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Cheswick on Saturday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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