Origin
Wilkinsburg, PA
Morning in Wilkinsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilkinsburg, 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
14m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilkinsburg, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Wilkinsburg to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick 7.7-mile trip that typically takes about 14 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to navigate without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $1, it is an incredibly economical drive for commuters or visitors alike. You will primarily navigate via the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Swissvale Avenue, and West Swissvale Avenue to complete your journey. Both the origin and destination sit within the Northeast region, making this a straightforward, local transition between the two Pennsylvania locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Swissvale Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Swissvale Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ross Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Race Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilkinsburg, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Ross Avenue
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ross Avenue
2
Turn right onto Mill Street
321 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn left onto South Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Turn right onto Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Swissvale Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Race Street
467 ft
·
22 sec
·
Race Street
6
Turn left onto Pennwood Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pennwood Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Swissvale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swissvale Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto West Swissvale Avenue
298 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Swissvale Avenue
Toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
14
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
15
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue
Turn right onto Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
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
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
6:26 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
16 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
14m 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 highway-focused drive is characterized by its efficiency, with 68% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, which accounts for the longest stretch of 5.2 miles. Expect a transition from the local streets of Swissvale Avenue and West Swissvale Avenue onto the faster-paced highway system. Because the drive is short, the road maintains a consistent, functional personality rather than shifting through diverse terrains. Behind the wheel, you will experience a brief, direct commute that prioritizes speed and accessibility over long-distance cruising.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Swissvale Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill 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 7.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 14m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 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: near the start (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 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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