Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 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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Whitaker, PA
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The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Whitaker, PA covers 9.3 miles and takes about 18m 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, Monongahela Avenue, Rankin Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Whitaker, PA covers 9.3 miles and takes about 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 9.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Edgewood, Swissvale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Swissvale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Swissvale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Harriet Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Whitaker, PA, road signs point toward Edgewood and Swissvale.
Edgewood
Swissvale
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Monongahela Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rankin Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rankin Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Miller Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Whitaker, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue
Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue
Continue on Miller Street
At end of road, turn right onto Harriet Street
Continue on Rankin Boulevard
Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
Turn left
Continue on Green Belt
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837; Green Belt
Turn right onto Mifflin Road
Continue on Mifflin Street
Turn right onto Whitaker Way
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Whitaker on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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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