Origin
Heidelberg, PA
Late night in Heidelberg on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heidelberg, 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
14m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heidelberg, PA
Joerg Hartmann
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Heidelberg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 7.3 miles and takes about 14m via Penn-Lincoln Parkway West/East, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major parkways, making it ideal for a quick hop between locations. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or multiple days; it's a simple transit that can easily be completed within a single day. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Washington Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Academy Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ellsworth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Railroad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
— 4.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heidelberg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Ellsworth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ellsworth Avenue
2
Turn right onto 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn left onto PA 50
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Railroad Street
4
Continue on PA 50
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
5
Turn right onto Academy Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Academy Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
9
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
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 71A
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Continue on Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbu...
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
4:06 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
24 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
14m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major parkways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 4.4 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West without interruption. The drive transitions to Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, offering a consistent pace. Expect a relatively fast-paced journey, characteristic of urban parkways, with limited opportunities for casual stops. The road is designed for efficient travel, so buckle up for a smooth, albeit swift, experience.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.4 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 7.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Heidelberg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsbugh along the way.
Pittsbugh
1.6 mi in
|
~5m
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 14m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.4 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway West): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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