Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Liberty, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Liberty, PA
Gu Bra
Trip Overview
Pittsburgh, PA to Liberty, PA is 13.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via East Carson Street, Mifflin Road, and Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an interstate cruise. Given the minimal distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or an easy addition to a larger itinerary, offering straightforward navigation without requiring extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating primarily through city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along East Carson Street. This suggests a driving experience with frequent intersections, traffic lights, and changes in direction, requiring your full attention. The journey will feel like a typical urban or suburban commute, moving through developed areas rather than open landscapes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Carson Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (PA 837 / East Carson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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PA 837 / East Carson Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837 / East Carson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Ro...
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Carson Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Mifflin Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Forbes Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Yellow Belt | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Way | 1 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Carson Street
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Liberty, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Birmingham Bridge
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Carson Street
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
9
Turn straight onto PA 885
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mifflin Road
10
Turn straight onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Buttermilk Hollow Road
11
Turn left onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Yellow Belt
15
Turn right onto PA 148 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
16
Turn left onto PA 148 Truck
407 ft
·
10 sec
·
13th Street
17
Turn right onto PA 148
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Turn right onto 15th Street Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
15th Street Bridge
19
Continue on Liberty Way
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Liberty Way
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Liberty Way
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Way
21
At end of road, turn right onto Liberty Way
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Liberty Way
22
Arrive at destination
Liberty Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Liberty, PA
Late night in Liberty on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
30 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
29m 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 Liberty, PA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Carson Street, Mifflin Road, Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 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 $2.30 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 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (PA 837 / East Carson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Liberty, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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