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
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 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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Rennerdale, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA to Rennerdale, PA is 9.5 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its neighboring area. It's a straightforward commute that offers a quick transition between two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as part of a larger journey, requiring minimal planning and offering a direct connection. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate the local roads towards your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Noblestown Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mansfield Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Liberty Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jane Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunnyside Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Rennerdale, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 279
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jane Street
Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Noblestown Road
Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North toward I 376 West: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Sunnyside Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Rennerdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 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.
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the route utilizing highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway North, experiencing a stretch of 4.4 miles without interruption on this faster-paced road. As you transition off the parkway and onto Noblestown Road and then West Main Street, the character of the drive will shift. Expect a blend of highway speeds and more typical local road conditions as you approach Rennerdale. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics over the short 9.5-mile distance.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 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 9.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.8 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Rennerdale, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Heidelberg and Carnegie.
Airport
Heidelberg
Carnegie
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: 9.5 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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