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
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Vue, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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If you are planning to travel from Port Vue to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick 12.3-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via PA 837, Mifflin Road, and Fifth Avenue to reach the city. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or day trip. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive.
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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a highway share of only 28 percent, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.4 miles while traveling on PA 837. Navigating these turns requires a different level of focus compared to high-speed highway travel, as the road character shifts frequently between residential and urban segments. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance highway speed.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gumbert Street.
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 12.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Gumbert Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Romine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Rebecca Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 837 | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Mifflin Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Fifth Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Birmingham Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Romine Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Port Vue, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Dersam Street
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
Continue on Washington Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Continue on Yellow Belt
Continue on Yellow Belt
Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
Continue on Mifflin Road
Turn slight right
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Port Vue on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
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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