Origin
Tarentum, PA
Late night in Tarentum on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarentum, 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
32m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarentum, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Tarentum to Pittsburgh is 19.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its brevity, it’s an ideal option for a quick commute or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll spend most of your time on the expressway, making it a straightforward drive with minimal detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Freeport Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Baileys Run Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarentum, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on East Street
194 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Street
2
Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 7th Avenue
3
Continue on Freeport Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeport Road
4
Turn right onto Baileys Run Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Baileys Run Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto PA 28
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
12
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
13
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
15
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
16
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
17
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
9
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroevill...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
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
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
5:55 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
1 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
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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 16.6 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from Freeport Road and West 7th Avenue before merging onto the expressway, providing a brief taste of local roads before the main highway segment. Expect a mostly direct and efficient driving experience on this road.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and West 7th Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Tarentum, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
18.4 mi in
|
~28m
Airport
18.4 mi in
|
~28m
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 32m. Total distance: 19.8 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. 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: at 1.8 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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