Origin
Leechburg, PA
Late night in Leechburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leechburg, 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
51m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leechburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Leechburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 33.3 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 356, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive connects two points within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a quick trip, perfect for a day excursion or a simple commute. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for an uncomplicated journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss getting between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 23.1 mi | 32m |
| PA 356 | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Leechburg Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Freeport Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bakerstown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| PA 56 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 4093 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 23.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leechburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Diamond Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Diamond Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto PA 66
331 ft
·
5 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Continue on State Route 4093
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
State Route 4093
4
Continue on South Leechburg Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Leechburg Hill Road
5
Continue on PA 56; PA 356
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 56; PA 356
6
Turn slight right onto PA 356
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 356
7
Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeport Road
8
Turn right onto Bakerstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bakerstown Road
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
10
Merge onto PA 28
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
17
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
19
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
20
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
21
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Leechburg, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Freeport Road
Turn sharp left onto Freeport Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
32 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
32 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
33 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:13 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
8 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
51m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 86% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter the Allegheny Valley Expressway for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 23.1 miles, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on local roads like South Leechburg Hill Road before transitioning to PA 356 and then merging onto the expressway. Expect a smooth, relatively fast-paced drive for the majority of your trip, with minimal slowdowns until you approach your destination.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 356. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in near Freeport Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 33.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (Freeport Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 51m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 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: at 7.2 miles (Freeport Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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