Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Enlow, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, US 22, West Allegheny Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 23m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 27m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Enlow, PA covers 16.1 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 Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, US 22, West Allegheny Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.1 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 16.1 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North and US 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.9 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Penn-Lincoln Parkway North is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North and US 22. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

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 16.1 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: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 22; US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sixth Avenue

Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

Navigation decision point

7

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

Merge onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

8

10.8 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 22; US 30

Take the exit onto US 22; US 30 toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

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 60A Toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton

7

14.8 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial

9

14.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Sch...

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 Enlow, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Allegheny Schools and Raccoon Creek State Park.

Airport

0.8 mi in | ~2m | via I 279

Allegheny Schools

14.9 mi in | ~22m | via US 30

Raccoon Creek State Park

14.9 mi in | ~22m | via US 30

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North	9.9 mi	13m
US 22	4 mi	6m
West Allegheny Road	1 mi	2m
Liberty Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
US 30	0.3 mi	<1m
Sixth Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Grant Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Penn-Lincoln Parkway North — 9.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Enlow, PA.

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 9 sec · Grant Street

2

Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

3

Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

4

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · this road

Toward I 376 West Use the straight / left lanes.

5

Merge onto I 279

9.9 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport Use the straight lane.

6

Take the exit onto US 22; US 30

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 22; US 30

Exit 60A Toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton Use the slight right lane.

7

Take the exit onto US 30

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 30

Toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial Use the slight right lane.

8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 30

Toward US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9

Turn straight

175 ft · 8 sec

10

Continue on West Allegheny Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Allegheny Road

11

Arrive at destination

West Allegheny Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.67 one way

$5.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$2.92	$5.85
premium	$4.93	$3.12	$6.24
diesel	$5.61	$3.55	$7.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.8	$1.69	$0.77
Efficient EV	4	$1.41	$0.64
EV Truck/SUV	6.4	$2.25	$1.03

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Evening in Pittsburgh on Thursday

Local time

7:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 6 to 14 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Enlow, PA

Evening in Enlow on Thursday

Local time

7:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 14 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

3 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

25m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Enlow, PA covers 16.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, US 22, West Allegheny 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 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 $2.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.1 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.8 miles (US 22; US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Pittsburgh, PA and Enlow, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Allegheny Schools and Raccoon Creek State Park.

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