Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Port Vue, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sixth Avenue, Forbes Avenue, Birmingham Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sixth Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth Avenue | — | — |
| Forbes Avenue | — | — |
| Birmingham Bridge | — | — |
| East Carson Street | — | — |
| PA 885 South | — | — |
| Mifflin Road | — | — |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | — | — |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sixth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Port Vue, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Forbes Avenue
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
5
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Birmingham Bridge
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Carson Street
7
Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
8
Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
9
Turn straight onto Mifflin Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mifflin Road
10
Turn straight onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Buttermilk Hollow Road
11
Turn left onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto Rebecca Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Rebecca Street
16
Turn left onto Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
17
Continue on Romine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Romine Avenue
18
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Gumbert Street
19
Turn left onto Dersam Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dersam Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
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
Port Vue, PA
Morning in Port Vue on Saturday
Local time
8:05 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
26m 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 Port Vue, PA covers 12.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sixth Avenue, Forbes Avenue, Birmingham Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 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 $2.04 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.
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Port Vue, 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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