Origin
Oneida, PA
Morning in Oneida on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneida, 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 9m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oneida, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Oneida, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 38.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Pittsburgh Road and William Flinn Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route travels within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a relatively short drive. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The drive involves a mix of local roads and some highway stretches, making it a straightforward journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 13.5 mi | 21m |
| William Flinn Highway | 12.6 mi | 24m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Oneida Valley Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East Jefferson Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butler Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 13.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneida, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
220 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 38
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Oneida Valley Road
3
Turn right onto PA 68
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Street
4
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on PA 8
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
General Richard Butler Bridge
6
Continue on PA 8
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on PA 8
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 8
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 8
10 mi
·
19 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 8
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 8
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
William Flinn Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
16
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
20
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
22
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
23
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
24
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Oneida, 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 5.3 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
32.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
8
37 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
37.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
11:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Valencia, PA
19 mi in
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
4 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
1h 9m 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 turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the total distance on highways like the Allegheny Valley Expressway. You'll navigate through various local roads, including Pittsburgh Road and William Flinn Highway. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 13.5 miles on Pittsburgh Road. Expect a dynamic driving experience as you transition between different road classifications.
Only 10% 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: 13.5 mi on Pittsburgh Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 5.3 miles in near PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street.
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 38.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 5.3 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 9m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 13.5 miles on Pittsburgh Road. 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 5.3 miles (PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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