Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Wilmerding, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Wilmerding, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Wilmerding, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m 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, Tri-Boro Expressway 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 $2.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.5 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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 30.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78A
Toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
5
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge onto US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward East Pittsburgh, Turtle Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Pittsburgh, Turtle Creek
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Yellow Belt / Patton Street
Turn right onto Yellow Belt / Patton Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Clara Street
Turn right onto Clara Street
Navigation decision point
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 Wilmerding, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Turtle Creek along the way.
Turtle Creek
10.1 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Electric Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 30 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Station Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Patton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Wilmerding, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 30
Exit 78A
Toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto US 30
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
432 ft
·
11 sec
Toward East Pittsburgh, Turtle Creek
8
Continue on Electric Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Electric Avenue
9
Turn left onto Tri-Boro Expressway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
11
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Patton Street
12
Turn right onto Station Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Station Street
13
Turn left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
14
Turn right onto Clara Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Clara Street
15
Arrive at destination
Clara Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Wilmerding, PA
Morning in Wilmerding on Saturday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
23 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
23m 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 Wilmerding, PA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, Tri-Boro Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.24 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 13.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Wilmerding, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Turtle Creek along the way.
How this page is built
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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