Origin
Leechburg, PA
Late night in Leechburg on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leechburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leechburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Leechburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 33.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 356, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a quick trip, perfect for a day excursion or a simple commute. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for an uncomplicated journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss getting between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 86% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the Allegheny Valley Expressway for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 23.1 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on local roads like South Leechburg Hill Road before transitioning to PA 356 and then merging onto the expressway. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced drive for the majority of your trip, with minimal slowdowns until you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 23.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 356. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near Freeport Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Freeport Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Freeport Road
Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
32 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
32 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
33 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 23.1 mi | 32m |
| PA 356 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Leechburg Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Freeport Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bakerstown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| PA 56 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 4093 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 23.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leechburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Diamond Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Diamond Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto PA 66
331 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on State Route 4093
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Route 4093
4
Continue on South Leechburg Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Leechburg Hill Road
5
Continue on PA 56; PA 356
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 56; PA 356
6
Turn slight right onto PA 356
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 356
7
Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeport Road
8
Turn right onto Bakerstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bakerstown Road
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
10
Merge onto PA 28
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
17
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
19
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
20
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
21
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Leechburg, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Leechburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Pittsburgh, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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
51m 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 Leechburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 33.3 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, PA 356, South Leechburg 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 16.7 miles from Leechburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Freeport Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Leechburg, PA to Pittsburgh, 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.
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