Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to West Hills, PA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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West Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to West Hills, PA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, Butler Road, Franklin Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 57m highway drive covering 41.2 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Butler Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Butler Road. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bigelow Square): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bigelow Square
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
Navigation decision point
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
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~2m in
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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
38.1 mi into trip
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~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19
Toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to West Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Kittanning along the way.
Kittanning
38.1 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 36.8 mi | 47m |
| Butler Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US 422 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 36.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and West 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: Etna
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 28
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 19
Toward US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning
10
Merge onto US 422
314 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 422
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
7 sec
13
Continue on PA 268; US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Hill Road
14
Turn left onto PA 268
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Road
15
Continue on Butler Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Butler Road
16
Turn right onto Campbell Drive
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Campbell Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Campbell Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41.2 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hills, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 41.2 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hills, PA
The final approach into West Hills, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Hills, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
West Hills, PA
Night in West Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lakewood, NY
21 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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
57m 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 West Hills, PA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Butler Road, Franklin Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.83 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 41.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bigelow Square): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to West Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Kittanning along the way.
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