Origin
Port Vue, PA
Late night in Port Vue on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Vue, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Vue, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Port Vue to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick 12.3-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via PA 837, Mifflin Road, and Fifth Avenue to reach the city. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute or day trip. Because both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 837 | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Mifflin Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Fifth Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Birmingham Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Romine Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 837
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Vue, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Dersam Street
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dersam Street
2
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Gumbert Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Romine Avenue
4
Continue on Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rebecca Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Buttermilk Hollow Road
11
Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Mifflin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward PA 837 North: Carson Street
13
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 837; Blue Belt
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn slight right
152 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Birmingham Bridge
16
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fifth Avenue
17
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gumbert Street
Turn right onto Gumbert Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Romine Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Rebecca Street
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.04 one way
$4.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 to 16 mph
80% chance
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a highway share of only 28 percent, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.4 miles while traveling on PA 837. Navigating these turns requires a different level of focus compared to high-speed highway travel, as the road character shifts frequently between residential and urban segments. You should be prepared for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance highway speed.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on PA 837.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gumbert Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12.3 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: near the start (Gumbert Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Romine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Rebecca Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 26m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on PA 837. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Gumbert Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Romine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Rebecca Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, 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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