Origin
White Oak, PA
Late night in White Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Oak, 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
28m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Oak, PA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 16.5-mile drive from White Oak to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will take you about 28 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. With a projected fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical option for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The route primarily utilizes Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, and Lincoln Way, offering a mixed driving experience. You won't need an overnight stay for this journey, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the greater Pittsburgh area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Westinghouse Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
73 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way
4
Turn sharp right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
6
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Navy-Marine Corps Way
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Navy-Marine Corps Way
8
Turn left onto US 30
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 30
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
16
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue
Turn sharp right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 30 toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pitt...
7
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
6
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% 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
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
28m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 43% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on main roads like Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Ardmore Boulevard, and Lincoln Way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.6 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which should provide a good opportunity for consistent travel. The road's personality shifts as you progress, transitioning from potentially more open parkway sections to more urban or local road environments as you approach Pittsburgh.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 1.9 miles in near PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue.
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 16.5 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 1.9 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from White Oak, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
8.5 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US 30
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 28m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. 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 1.9 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / 5th Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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