Origin
Russellton, PA
Afternoon in Russellton on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russellton, 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
28m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russellton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Russellton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 19.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Russellton-Dorseyville Road, Saxonburg Boulevard, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russellton-Dorseyville Road | — | — |
| Saxonburg Boulevard | — | — |
| William Flinn Highway | — | — |
| Butler Street | — | — |
| PA 28 South | — | — |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | — | — |
| I 579 South | — | — |
| Veterans Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Russellton-Dorseyville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Michael Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Michael Road
2
Continue on Russellton-Dorseyville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Russellton-Dorseyville Road
3
Turn left onto Saxonburg Boulevard
8.0 mi
·
16 min
·
Saxonburg Boulevard
4
Turn left onto William Flinn Highway
256 ft
·
12 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
5
Continue on Butler Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Street
6
Continue on William Flinn Highway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
8
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
11
Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
12
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
15
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
16
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.5 mi in 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Russellton-Dorseyville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Russellton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 28m 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 Russellton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Russellton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
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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