Origin
Cecil, PA
Late night in Cecil on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cecil, 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
27m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Cecil, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet of Cecil, PA, to the urban energy of Pittsburgh, this 15-mile trek is an ideal day trip. You can easily complete the journey in about 27 minutes, making it a straightforward commute rather than a multi-day excursion. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short distance. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the drive. This route is perfect for travelers who want to minimize time behind the wheel and maximize their time in the city. It is a highly practical trip that requires no overnight stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greentree Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| PA 50 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Parks Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Greentree Road
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecil, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Hickory Grade Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Grade Road
2
Turn left onto Parks Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parks Road
3
Turn right onto PA 50
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 50
4
Turn left onto PA 50
208 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Pike
5
Continue on PA 50
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on PA 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Pike
7
Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Greentree Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto PA 121
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Parks Road
Turn left onto Parks Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 50 / Washington Pike
Turn left onto PA 50 / Washington Pike
Navigation decision point
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Greentree Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Grant Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph
48% 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
28 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
27m 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?
Expect a mixed driving profile that transitions from local roads to faster highway segments. You will navigate via a combination of Greentree Road, PA 50, and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West, with highway driving accounting for 43% of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.9-mile segment on Greentree Road, which provides a steady pace before you merge onto the parkway. Because this route blends local surface streets with major thoroughfares, you should be prepared for changing road conditions. It is a functional drive that trades scenic variety for direct, efficient access to your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Greentree Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Parks Road.
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 15 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.3 miles (Parks Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,188 ft
765 ft
Total Climb
447 ft
Total Descent
613 ft
Highest Point
1,188 ft
~10 mi in
Elevation Range
423 ft
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 27m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Greentree Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.3 miles (Parks Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (PA 50 / Washington Pike): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Greentree Road): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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