Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bakerstown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Bakerstown to Pittsburgh is 17.4 miles and takes about 33 minutes via William Flinn Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, connecting two points without venturing far. It's a practical route, suitable for a quick commute or a brief excursion into the city. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Flinn Highway | 11 mi | 21m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Butler Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bakerstown Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bakerstown, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Red Belt
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 579
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
Continue on Bigelow Square
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward PA 8 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| premium | $4.81 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
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 Bakerstown on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
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.
This route is predominantly surface roads, with only 21% of the drive on highways. You'll experience an 11-mile stretch on William Flinn Highway before transitioning to surface streets. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you move from the highway portion to the more urban or suburban segments.
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 around 0.1 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
60 ft
Total Descent
375 ft
Highest Point
1,115 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
368 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bakerstown, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
Airport
Founded 1758
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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