Origin
Whitaker, PA
Morning in Whitaker on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitaker, 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
19m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitaker, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Whitaker to Pittsburgh is 9.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a quick hop. The drive is primarily on major roadways, offering a straightforward transition between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer journey, requiring minimal planning and offering maximum flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 9.4-mile route, with about 55% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You'll navigate through a combination of main roads and bridge crossings, including the Rankin Bridge. This blend means you'll experience some faster-paced highway driving interspersed with more typical urban or suburban road segments as you approach Pittsburgh.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Whitaker Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Whitaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (Ross Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Whitaker Street
At end of road, turn right onto Whitaker Street
Navigation decision point
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
6
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Whitaker, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Swissvale along the way.
Swissvale
0.7 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South Braddock Avenue | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Rankin Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hamilton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mifflin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mifflin Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitaker, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hamilton Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Whitaker Street
522 ft
·
18 sec
·
Whitaker Street
3
Turn left onto Mifflin Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Mifflin Street
4
Continue on Mifflin Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mifflin Road
5
Turn left onto PA 837; Green Belt
437 ft
·
20 sec
·
River Road
6
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Rankin Bridge, Swissvale
7
Turn straight onto Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankin Bridge
8
Continue on Green Belt
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Braddock Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on South Braddock Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Braddock Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
15
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
16
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
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
1 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
19m 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 Whitaker, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, South Braddock Avenue, Rankin Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Whitaker, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Whitaker Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (Ross Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
On the drive from Whitaker, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Swissvale along the way.
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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