Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to West Homestead, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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West Homestead, PA
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Trip Overview
Pittsburgh, PA to West Homestead, PA is 7.9 miles and takes about 18m via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $1 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, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two nearby locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Homestead Grays Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Browns Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Basic Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Beechwood Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and West Homestead, 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
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 74
Toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto Beechwood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechwood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Browns Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Grays Bridge
9
Turn right onto PA 837
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 837
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
West 7th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Evans Street
196 ft
·
10 sec
·
Evans Street
12
Turn slight left onto Basic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Basic Avenue
13
Continue on Basic Avenue
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Basic Avenue
14
Continue on Niceville Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Niceville Street
15
Continue on Fieldstone Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fieldstone Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive
55 ft
·
2 sec
·
Edgewood Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Edgewood Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.9 — 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 slight right lane.
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead
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 74
Toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 837 / West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto PA 837 / West 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Evans Street
Turn left onto Evans Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Edgewood Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Homestead, PA
Morning in West Homestead on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
18m 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?
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a continuous 3.6-mile segment on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The route incorporates parts of the Homestead Grays Bridge and Browns Hill Road, suggesting a transition from highway speeds to potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience that moves along quickly for most of the way.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 7.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.7 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (PA 837 / West 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 West Homestead, PA, road signs point toward Squirrel Hill and Homestead.
Squirrel Hill
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
Homestead
4.3 mi in
|
~7m
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 18m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 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 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (PA 837 / West 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Homestead, 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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