Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Oak Hills, PA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Pittsburgh to Oak Hills is 30.3 miles and takes about 55 minutes via William Flinn Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip that stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with numerous turns, making it feel more like a local drive than a long-distance highway journey. With a short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Flinn Highway | 12.6 mi | 24m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Vogel Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Butler Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stratford Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Oak Hills, 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
Continue on PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Turn right onto Vogel Road
Continue on Vogel Road
Turn left onto Old Plank Road
Turn left onto Stratford Drive
Turn sharp right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Pittsburgh, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 30.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 right onto Vogel Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Oak Hills on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a decidedly local feel. While it involves some highway driving, with 13% of the route on major expressways like the Allegheny Valley Expressway, it's not a high-speed interstate cruise. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles on William Flinn Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to wind through local areas. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands attention as you navigate through varied road types.
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 1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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