Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.4 mi
7 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Green Tree, PA
Nothing Ahead
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Green Tree, PA covers 4.4 miles and takes about 8m 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, Greentree Road, Liberty Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 8m highway drive covering 4.4 miles, with most of the trip on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North and Greentree Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.7 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North and Greentree Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
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 4.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.3 miles (Liberty 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Navigation decision point
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
Take the exit toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 121 South: Green Tree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Green Tree, PA, road signs point toward Airport and Crafton.
Airport
Crafton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Greentree Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Green Tree, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 279
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto PA 121; Blue Belt
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.73 one way
$1.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.80 | $1.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.85 | $1.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.46 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.39 | $0.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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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