Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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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Versailles, PA
Denitsa Kireva
Pittsburgh, PA to Versailles, PA is 18.2 miles and takes about 31m via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, and Eden Park Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning, making it ideal for a quick excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, so be prepared for varying road conditions. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a day trip where you can maximize your time at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Eden Park Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westinghouse Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Versailles, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Continue on Grant Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Merge onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn sharp right onto Navy-Marine Corps Way
Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Westinghouse Avenue
Turn right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto Hartman Street
Continue on Eden Park Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 148
Turn left onto Center Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto Westinghouse Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Hartman Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 148 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.02 one way
$6.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Versailles on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 offers a mixed profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 7 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, providing a taste of faster-paced driving. As you transition onto Ardmore Boulevard and Eden Park Boulevard, expect the character of the road to change, likely becoming more suburban or local in feel. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a blend that keeps things interesting without being overly challenging. The varied road types mean you'll need to adjust your driving style accordingly throughout the 31-minute trip.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 30.
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 18.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.7 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 30 / Ardmore Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (Westinghouse Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 31m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). 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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