Origin
Emsworth, PA
Late night in Emsworth on Sunday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emsworth, 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
16m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emsworth, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 8.1-mile drive from Emsworth, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is easily manageable in about 16 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $1, so you won't need to break the bank. Since it's a quick trip within the same Northeast region and state, it's ideal for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Pittsburgh area. This route is straightforward and requires no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lowry Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio River Boulevard
— 6.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emsworth, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Lowry Avenue
81 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lowry Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 65
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
4
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
5
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
9
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn left onto 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 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort P...
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Continue toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Bo...
8
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
4:00 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
12 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
16m 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, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on open highways. With a 0% highway share, expect a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles along Ohio River Boulevard, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. The drive progresses through local neighborhoods and into the heart of the city, requiring your attention to traffic signals and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Ohio River Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard.
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 8.1 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: near the start (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Emsworth, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Monroeville and Downtown.
Airport
6.5 mi in
|
~12m
Monroeville
6.5 mi in
|
~12m
Downtown
7 mi in
|
~13m
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 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Ohio River Boulevard. 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: near the start (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 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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