Origin
Monongahela, PA
Late night in Monongahela on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monongahela, 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
43m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monongahela, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 22.7-mile drive from Monongahela, PA to Pittsburgh, PA takes about 43 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a low estimated fuel cost of $4, it's an economical option for getting between these two Northeast region locations. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Brownsville Road Extension and Dry Run Road, with a smaller portion on the Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience rather than a long, straight highway stretch, making it a more engaging journey for those who prefer varied driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Road Extension | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Dry Run Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Brownsville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| McChain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Brownsville Road Extension
— 3.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monongahela, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 88; PA 837; PA 136
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 88; PA 837; PA 136
2
Turn left onto PA 136
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Run Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward PA Tpke 43 North: Pittsburgh
4
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
6
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
7
Turn right onto McChain Road
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
McChain Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto McChain Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
McChain Road
9
Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Brownsville Road Extension
10
At end of road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
13
Continue on Provost Road
202 ft
·
7 sec
·
Provost Road
14
Turn left onto PA 51
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
18
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
20
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
21
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
22
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
23
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward PA Tpke 43 North: Pittsburgh
Navigation decision point
Toward PA Tpke 43 North: Pittsburgh
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
6
13.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Brownsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Brownsville Road
Turn left onto Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.22
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(3.2 mi)
$0.22
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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?
The personality of this 43-minute trip is decidedly turn-heavy and local, with only 17% of the drive on highways. Your longest continuous stretch of driving will be 3.9 miles on Brownsville Road Extension. As you transition from Monongahela to Pittsburgh, you'll likely experience a mix of town driving and the more direct, albeit brief, Mon/Fayette Expressway. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a route that keeps you engaged with frequent changes in direction and road type.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Brownsville Road Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 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 14 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (Brownsville Road): 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.
Between Monongahela, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Pa Tpke 43 North: Pittsburgh, Elizabeth and Finleyville.
Pa Tpke 43 North: Pittsburgh
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Elizabeth
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Finleyville
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
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 43m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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 3.9 miles on Brownsville Road Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.22 in tolls one way, starting with Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.9 miles (Brownsville Road): 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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