Origin
White Oak, PA
Morning in White Oak on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Oak, 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
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
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.
White Oak, PA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 16.5-mile drive from White Oak to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will take you about 28 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The route primarily utilizes Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, and Lincoln Way, offering a mixed driving experience. You won't need an overnight stay for this journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the greater Pittsburgh area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.5 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 (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on main roads like Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, and Lincoln Way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.6 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which should provide a good opportunity for consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you progress, transitioning from potentially more open parkway sections to more urban or local road environments as you approach Pittsburgh.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 6.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.5 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 1.9 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue
Turn sharp right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 30
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
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pitt...
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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 White Oak, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
8.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 30
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Westinghouse Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
73 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way
4
Turn sharp right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
6
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Navy-Marine Corps Way
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Navy-Marine Corps Way
8
Turn left onto US 30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
16
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.65 one way
$5.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
6:17 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from White Oak, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 16.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from White Oak, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.65 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 16.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from White Oak, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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