Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Plum, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Plum, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.4-mile drive from Pittsburgh to Plum, PA, is a quick 32-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and the Orange Belt, with a portion on Center New Texas Road. With a low estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, offering a direct path between these two Northeast region locations within Pennsylvania. Since it's so short, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; simply plan your day around this brief journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Orange Belt | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Center New Texas Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Haymaker Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Leechburg Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Saltsburg Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stirling Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 13.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Plum, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Plum
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Haymaker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Haymaker Road
7
Turn right onto Orange Belt
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Orange Belt
8
Turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saltsburg Road
9
Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center New Texas Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
New Texas Road
11
Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Leechburg Road
12
Turn left onto Stirling Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stirling Drive
13
Turn left onto Windsor Court
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Windsor Court
14
Arrive at destination
Windsor Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 19.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Plum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84B
Toward Plum
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Orange Belt / New Texas Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt / New Texas Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Old Leechburg Road
Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Windsor Court
Turn left onto Windsor Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Plum, PA
Morning in Plum on Tuesday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 highway-focused drive for this 19.4-mile journey, with 69% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, providing a consistent pace. You'll transition from the parkway onto the Orange Belt and eventually Center New Texas Road, indicating a shift from faster highway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both open-road driving and more community-oriented segments.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Orange Belt. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (Orange Belt / New Texas Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →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
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 32m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (Orange Belt / New Texas Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plum, 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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