Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Orchard Hills, PA
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This straightforward 34.1-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Orchard Hills, PA, will take you about 52 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Fairview Drive, and Golden Mile Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at just $6, it's an economical choice for a quick getaway. The route offers a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on highways. Since it's a short trip with no recommended stops, you can easily complete it in a single day without feeling rushed, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.8 mi | 19m |
| Fairview Drive | 6 mi | 8m |
| Golden Mile Highway | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| State Route 66 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Sheridan Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Florida Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Orchard Hills, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Merge onto US 22
Turn slight right onto PA 286
Continue on PA 380
Take the ramp
Turn right onto PA 66
Merge onto PA 66
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 66
Continue on PA 66
Turn right onto Florida Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.1 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 0 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Continue onto Grant Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Orchard Hills on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of the journey utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from these faster sections to more local road segments. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a more community-oriented feel as you near your destination, providing variety behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grant Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Orchard Hills, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg along the way.
Greensburg
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 52m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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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