Origin
Greenville, PA
Morning in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
1h 20m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Greenville to Pittsburgh covers 53 miles of Pennsylvania countryside, typically taking about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to head out and return with ease. You will primarily navigate via Kittanning Hollow Road, East Brady Road, and Butler Road rather than major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of only $9, it is an economical way to move between these two Northeast locations. Since the entire drive stays within the state, you can expect a straightforward transition from the smaller community of Greenville to the urban environment of Pittsburgh. It is a practical, direct choice for travelers looking to avoid the stress of heavy highway traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 36.9 mi | 48m |
| East Brady Road | 10.5 mi | 18m |
| Kittanning Hollow Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Butler Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 36.9 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on T650
63 ft
·
8 sec
·
Holder Hill Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Kittanning Hollow Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Kittanning Hollow Road
3
Turn right
153 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto PA 268
11 mi
·
18 min
·
East Brady Road
5
Continue on PA 268
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Road
6
Turn right
302 ft
·
5 sec
7
Continue on PA 268; US 422 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Hill Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto US 422
282 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 422
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
12
Continue on PA 28
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
19
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
21
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
22
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
23
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Greenville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.6 — 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
|
Kittanning Hollow Road
Turn sharp right onto Kittanning Hollow Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
9:43 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
11 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
1h 20m 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 turn-heavy, local experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will be actively engaged behind the wheel, navigating winding passages that lack long, straight stretches. The nature of the journey is defined by the technical demands of Kittanning Hollow Road, East Brady Road, and Butler Road. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles, you should be prepared for constant changes in direction as you progress toward your destination. This is a hands-on drive that requires your full attention, providing a distinct contrast to the cruise-control-heavy atmosphere of major expressways.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and East Brady Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Kittanning Hollow Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 miles you will encounter 16 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 (Kittanning Hollow Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,467 ft
765 ft
Total Climb
443 ft
Total Descent
942 ft
Highest Point
1,467 ft
~3.8 mi in
Elevation Range
702 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 1h 20m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. 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 (Kittanning Hollow Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 51.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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