Origin
Arnold, PA
Late night in Arnold on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arnold, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arnold, PA
Simeon Mirkov
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 21.7-mile drive from Arnold, PA to Pittsburgh, PA takes about 36 minutes and is best tackled as a single-day trip. With a highway share of 77%, it's a highway-focused route that will get you to your destination efficiently. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this short journey. Since both locations are in the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing state or regional lines, keeping the travel straightforward. This is a quick and easy transit, perfect for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| Freeport Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Constitution Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| New Kensington Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 9th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Baileys Run Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnold, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Constitution Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Constitution Boulevard
2
Turn right onto 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
9th Street
3
Continue on New Kensington Bridge
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
New Kensington Bridge
4
Turn right onto Freeport Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Road
5
Turn left onto Baileys Run Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Baileys Run Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto PA 28
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
14
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
16
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
21 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
21.3 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:48PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.6 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While much of the journey is on these main arteries like Freeport Road and Constitution Boulevard, expect a transition from highway speeds to potentially more local road conditions as you approach Pittsburgh. This route offers a blend of efficient travel with a clear shift in driving environment towards the end.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Freeport Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arnold, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
20.4 mi in
|
~32m
Airport
20.4 mi in
|
~32m
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 36m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 US Trip Planner 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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