Origin
Clinton, PA
Late night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
4:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Clinton to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 19.9-mile trip. Expect to spend about 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Airport Expressway, Airport Parkway, and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both locations are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will notice a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Airport Expressway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Airport Parkway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Hamilton Lane
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hamilton Lane
2
Turn left
337 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto Clinton Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 376 East: Airport, Pittsburgh
5
Merge onto I 376
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Expressway
6
Merge onto I 376; Orange Belt
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Parkway
7
Continue on I 376; US 22; US 30
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
8
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
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clinton Road
Turn right onto Clinton Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 376 East: Airport, Pittsburgh
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 East: Airport, Pittsburgh
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:57 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
20 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
29m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a consistent pace as you transition between the Airport Parkway and the Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 9.6 miles, allowing for a steady rhythm once you merge onto the main thoroughfare. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, the character of the drive remains predictable and efficient. Prepare for a modern, functional road experience that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding backroads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Expressway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
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 19.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →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
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 29m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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