Origin
Valencia, PA
Late night in Valencia on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valencia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valencia, PA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Trip Overview
The drive from Valencia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Babcock Boulevard, McKnight Road, Parkway North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Babcock Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.5 miles from Valencia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 19.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Babcock Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Three Degree Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 19.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Three Degree Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Three Degree Road
Turn right onto Three Degree Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
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I 279 / Parkway North
Merge onto I 279 / Parkway North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~34m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Babcock Boulevard | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| McKnight Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Parkway North | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| I 579 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Babcock Boulevard
— 8.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valencia, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Charity Place
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charity Place
2
Turn right onto Three Degree Road
207 ft
·
6 sec
·
Three Degree Road
3
Continue on Babcock Boulevard
8.6 mi
·
16 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Cumberland Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Cumberland Road
5
Turn left onto McKnight Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
McKnight Road
6
Take the exit straight toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 279 South: Pittsburgh
7
Merge slight left onto Parkway North
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Parkway North
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
9
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
12
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
13
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
14
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
15
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.5 miles from Valencia, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19.1 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.5 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Valencia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Valencia, PA
This is one driving day of about 19.1 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Valencia, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Babcock Boulevard for about 8.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.5 mi from Valencia, PA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
The final approach into Pittsburgh, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsburgh, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Monday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 to 10 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
10 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
35m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Valencia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Babcock Boulevard, McKnight Road, Parkway North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Valencia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 19.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Three Degree Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Valencia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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