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Trip from Ohioville, 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

59m

Distance

43.2 mi

70 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ohioville, PA, PA

Ohioville, PA

Jack Pace

city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Trip Overview

Ohioville to Pittsburgh is 43.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Beaver Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the Pittsburgh area. Expect a fairly direct, highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination efficiently. It's a short enough trip that you can easily plan your departure time with flexibility, making it a straightforward option for a quick transfer.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Beaver Valley Expressway 13.7 mi 14m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West 9.6 mi 13m
Airport Expressway 8.1 mi 9m
Tuscarawas Road 7.9 mi 15m
Airport Parkway 2.1 mi 2m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 0.5 mi <1m
Brighton Road 0.4 mi <1m
Grant Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Beaver Valley Expressway — 13.7 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ohioville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.

1

Start on Tuscarawas Road

7.9 mi · 15 min · Tuscarawas Road
2

Turn left onto Brighton Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Brighton Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
4

Merge onto I 376

14 mi · 14 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 376

8.1 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway
6

Merge onto I 376; Orange Belt

2.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Parkway
7

Continue on I 376; US 22; US 30

9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
8

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
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 71A Toward Grant Street Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on Grant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ambridge, PA

22 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.

Popular next leg

Ambridge, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

17.7 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Beaver, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ambridge, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Ohioville, 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 42.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | Brighton Road

Turn left onto Brighton Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge onto I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
22.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 376 / Airport Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 376 / Airport Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
42.2 mi into trip | ~57m 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
42.7 mi into trip | ~58m 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

$7.16 one way

$14.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.84 $15.69
premium $4.93 $8.38 $16.76
diesel $5.61 $9.54 $19.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73
EV Truck/SUV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Ohioville, PA

Morning in Ohioville on Sunday

Local time

7:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pittsburgh, PA

Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

7:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 5 mph 19% 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

10 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

59m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of your journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 13.7 miles on the Beaver Valley Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway West and Airport Expressway will also contribute to the highway feel. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing direct travel over winding backroads.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on Beaver Valley Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Beaver Valley Expressway and Penn-Lincoln Parkway West. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near Brighton Road.

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 43.2 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: at 7.9 miles (Brighton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 376 / Airport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 59m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on Beaver 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 7.9 miles (Brighton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles (I 376 / Airport Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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