Origin
Castle Shannon, PA
Morning in Castle Shannon on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Shannon, 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
14m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Shannon, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Castle Shannon to Pittsburgh is 6.5 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Liberty Tunnels, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct trip within Pennsylvania, perfect for a quick transit or a brief excursion. Expect a local driving experience that's not on major highways. With no stops recommended and a minimal fuel cost, this route is straightforward and easy to plan.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Library Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fifth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
— 2.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Shannon, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
180 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 88
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Library Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
6
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
8
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
9
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
10
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
11
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 88 / Library Road
Turn left onto PA 88 / Library Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
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
15 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
14m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating primarily on Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Library Road before entering the Liberty Tunnels. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles along Saw Mill Run Boulevard. Given its local nature, be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights, typical of urban and suburban commutes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Saw Mill Run Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 88 / Library Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 88 / Library Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Castle Shannon, PA
Full guide →Allegheny County is the center of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania. It contains the city of Pittsburgh and most of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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 14m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Saw Mill Run Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (PA 88 / Library Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
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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