Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blawnox, PA
K6
Pittsburgh, PA
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Blawnox to Pittsburgh is 9.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, making it a convenient local trip. Given its brief length, it's ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer between areas. The route is primarily focused on highway travel, so expect consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions. You'll find it straightforward, with little need for extensive planning due to its short distance.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Freeport Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Blawnox, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
Start on Pine Street
At end of road, turn right onto Blaw Avenue
Turn left onto Freeport Road
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto PA 28
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 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Blaw Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Blawnox on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey taking place on major expressways. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the 9.8 miles, including a significant stretch of 7.4 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway. The initial part of the route will feel like a typical urban expressway, designed for efficient travel. As you approach your destination, the character remains largely highway-oriented, ensuring a direct and swift arrival into Pittsburgh.
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 0.1 miles in near Blaw Avenue.
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 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Blaw Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blawnox, 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 17m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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