Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Glenshaw, PA
Mike Norris
Pittsburgh, PA to Glenshaw, PA is 8.6 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway and Mount Royal Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and is entirely within Pennsylvania. You'll find the drive to be a mixed experience, transitioning from a limited-access highway to more urban roadways. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Mount Royal Boulevard | 2 mi | 5m |
| Grant Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| William Flinn Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Butler Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Glenshaw, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 579
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 28
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
Continue on Mount Royal Boulevard
Turn right onto Wood Place
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 8 North: Butler
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Glenshaw on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a nearly 4-mile stretch on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, providing a taste of faster, uninterrupted travel. As you proceed, the route transitions to Mount Royal Boulevard and Grant Avenue, introducing more local road characteristics. Expect a dynamic drive that shifts from highway speeds to more typical suburban road conditions as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
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 8.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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