Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Oakwood, 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 8m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Oakwood, PA
Peter Vang
Trip Overview
This 52.9-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Oakwood, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. It's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Beaver Valley Expressway, and Parkway North, with about 90% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $9 for this short jaunt. Given its brevity and highway nature, this route is ideal for a quick, efficient journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| I 79 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lower Idlewild Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Oakwood, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Continue on I 279
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
8
Merge onto I 79
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
15
Merge onto I 376 Toll
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 224: Poland
17
Keep slight left at fork
510 ft
·
14 sec
18
Turn left onto US 224
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
West State Street
19
Turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lower Idlewild Drive
20
Turn right onto Burns Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Burns Street
21
Turn right onto Avalon Drive
468 ft
·
20 sec
·
Avalon Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Avalon Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 39.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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 77
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
8
38.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
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 10
Toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
5
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 376 Toll West: New Castle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.40
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.4 mi)
$2.40
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Oakwood, PA
Late night in Oakwood on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of the drive utilizing major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The character of the drive is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll be on well-maintained, high-speed roads for most of the journey. This profile suggests a predictable and efficient travel experience, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
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 52.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Pittsburgh, PA and Oakwood, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Youngstown Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Youngstown Ohio
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
Harrisburg
18.8 mi in
|
~25m
About the Cities
Starting 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 8m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.40 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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 Oakwood, 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 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 Oakwood, 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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