Pittsburgh, PA to Rennerdale, PA is 9.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its neighboring area. It's a straightforward commute that offers a quick transition between two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as part of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning and offering a direct connection. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate the local roads towards your destination.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the route utilizing highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, experiencing a stretch of 4.4 miles without interruption on this faster-paced road. As you transition off the parkway and onto Noblestown Road and then West Main Street, the character of the drive will shift. Expect a blend of highway speeds and more typical local road conditions as you approach Rennerdale. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics over the short 9.5-mile distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 9.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
8
5.2 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
8
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Carnegie
4
9.4 mi into trip|~17m in|Sunnyside Avenue
Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Rennerdale, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Heidelberg and Carnegie.
Airport
0.8 mi in|~2m|via I 279
Heidelberg
5.2 mi in|~8m
Carnegie
5.4 mi in|~9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.4 mi
6m
Noblestown Road
2.6 mi
4m
West Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Mansfield Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Jane Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Sunnyside Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Rennerdale, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft·9 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
4
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
Toward I 376 WestUse the straight / left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 279
4.4 mi·6 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, AirportUse the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 65Toward PA 50: Carnegie, HeidelbergUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward CarnegieUse the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on Jane Street
444 ft·17 sec·Jane Street
9
Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
0.4 mi·46 sec·Mansfield Boulevard
10
Continue on West Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
11
Continue on Noblestown Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Noblestown Road
12
Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue
46 ft·1 sec·Sunnyside Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Sunnyside Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$1.72
$3.45
premium
$4.93
$1.84
$3.68
diesel
$5.61
$2.10
$4.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
2.9
0
$1.00
$0.46
Efficient EV
2.4
0
$0.83
$0.38
EV Truck/SUV
3.8
0
$1.33
$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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:27 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
Rennerdale, PA
Morning
in Rennerdale on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
40 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
17m 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 Rennerdale, PA covers 9.5 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, Noblestown Road, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 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 $1.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth 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; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Rennerdale, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Heidelberg and Carnegie.
