Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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North Braddock, PA
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The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to North Braddock, PA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 19m 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, Lincoln Highway 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 $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 19m highway drive covering 11.5 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. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 30.
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 11.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 7.7 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Grandview Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grandview Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and North Braddock, 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
Turn right onto Center Avenue
Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in North Braddock on Saturday
Local time
7:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
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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