Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Versailles, PA
Denitsa Kireva
Pittsburgh, PA
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Versailles, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 18.2 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points. It's a quick connection that's ideal for a spontaneous outing or when you just need to get from one place to the other efficiently. Expect a mixed drive profile, making it easy to complete within a single day without feeling rushed.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 39% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on main roads like Ardmore Boulevard and Lincoln Highway, interspersed with faster-paced sections on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, moving from more local thoroughfares to the parkway, providing a varied experience behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 30.
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 18.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 10.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Versailles, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Eden Park Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westinghouse Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Center Street
Turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt
Continue on PA 48; Orange Belt
Turn right onto Eden Park Boulevard
Continue on Hartman Street
Turn right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
Turn right onto Navy-Marine Corps Way
Turn left onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Versailles on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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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