Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.6 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Forest Hills, PA
Vladimir Srajber
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Forest Hills, PA covers 9.6 miles and takes about 15m 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, Ardmore Boulevard, Grant Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.6 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Continue onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Forest Hills, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Merge onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Forest Hills on Friday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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