Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Churchill, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Churchill, PA
Wil Carranza
Trip Overview
Pittsburgh, PA to Churchill, PA is 10.1 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. The drive is primarily highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-moving roads. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple, direct transfer without extensive planning, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a consistent pace on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for a significant stretch of 8.6 miles, offering a smooth and uninterrupted journey. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of Beulah Road and Grant Street suggests a transition to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and speed for most of the trip, with a brief shift in road type at the end.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 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 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Beulah Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grant Street
Continue onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward PA 130: Churchill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 79B
Toward PA 130: Churchill
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Churchill Road
Turn right onto Churchill Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
PA 130 / Beulah Road
Turn left onto PA 130 / Beulah Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Beulah Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Churchill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 8.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Churchill, 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
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 79B
Toward PA 130: Churchill
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto Churchill Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Churchill Road
7
Turn left onto PA 130
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
8
Arrive at destination
PA 130
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Churchill, PA
Late night in Churchill on Saturday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
20 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
16m 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 Churchill, PA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Beulah Road, Grant Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.67 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 straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Churchill, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Churchill, PA
More trips to Churchill, PA
Explore more options from Pittsburgh, PA or browse trips ending in Churchill, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.