Origin
Clairton, PA
Late night in Clairton on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clairton, 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
30m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clairton, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Clairton to Pittsburgh, you are in for a quick 15.2-mile journey that typically takes about 30 minutes. This trip is easily managed as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly commute within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Navigating the route involves a blend of PA 837, Mifflin Road, and State Street. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 837 | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Mifflin Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Clairton Dravosburg Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fifth Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Birmingham Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 837
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clairton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 837
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
4
Turn right onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clairton Dravosburg Road
5
Turn left onto Curry Hollow Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Curry Hollow Road
6
Continue on Elizabeth Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Elizabeth Road
7
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Avenue
8
Turn sharp right
384 ft
·
14 sec
9
Turn straight onto Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Richland Avenue
10
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Buttermilk Hollow Road
12
Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mifflin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 837 North: Carson Street
14
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 837; Blue Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
152 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Birmingham Bridge
17
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fifth Avenue
18
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saint Clair Avenue
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Curry Hollow Road
Turn left onto Curry Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 30-minute trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Only 23% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your journey navigating local roads. You will find that the longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 3.4 miles along PA 837, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your speed and steering. The path demands your full attention as you transition between thoroughfares. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from the suburbs into the heart of the city efficiently.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on PA 837.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Clair Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.2 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: near the start (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Curry Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 30m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on PA 837. 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 (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Curry Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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