Pittsburgh to Oak Hills is 30.3 miles and takes about 55 minutes via William Flinn Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip that stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with numerous turns, making it feel more like a local drive than a long-distance highway journey. With a short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 drive is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a decidedly local feel. While it involves some highway driving, with 13% of the route on major expressways like the Allegheny Valley Expressway, it's not a high-speed interstate cruise. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles on William Flinn Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to wind through local areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands attention as you navigate through varied road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Flinn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 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 around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 28: Etna
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward PA 8 North: Butler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward PA 8 North: Butler
5
29 mi into trip|~51m in|Vogel Road
Turn right onto Vogel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.2 mi into trip|~54m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
William Flinn Highway
12.6 mi
24m
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi
16m
Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.9 mi
6m
Vogel Road
1 mi
2m
Butler Street
0.7 mi
1m
Veterans Bridge
0.3 mi
<1m
Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Stratford Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
William Flinn Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Oak Hills, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft·5 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft·10 sec·Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft·8 sec·Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi·19 sec·Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi·28 sec·Veterans Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward PA 28: EtnaUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 28
3.9 mi·6 min·Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 5BToward PA 8 North: ButlerUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto PA 8
0.4 mi·46 sec·William Flinn Highway
11
Continue on PA 8
0.7 mi·1 min·Butler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 8
12 mi·23 min·William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 8
10 mi·16 min·Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Vogel Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Vogel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Vogel Road
0.3 mi·36 sec·Vogel Road
16
Turn left onto Old Plank Road
499 ft·18 sec·Old Plank Road
17
Turn left onto Stratford Drive
0.1 mi·35 sec·Stratford Drive
18
Turn sharp right
142 ft·10 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Pittsburgh, PA
· 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oak Hills, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Oak Hills, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$5.50
$11.00
premium
$4.93
$5.88
$11.75
diesel
$5.61
$6.69
$13.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.1
0
$3.18
$1.45
Efficient EV
7.6
0
$2.65
$1.21
EV Truck/SUV
12.1
0
$4.24
$1.94
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night
in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph48% chanceLive 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
Oak Hills, PA
Late night
in Oak Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Valencia, PA
15 mi in
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
37 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
55m 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 Oak Hills, PA covers 30.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Flinn Highway, Pittsburgh Road, Allegheny Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $5.02 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 12 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Oak Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
