Origin
Wilmerding, PA
Late night in Wilmerding on Sunday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmerding, 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
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmerding, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Wilmerding, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 13.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region from Wilmerding to Pittsburgh. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and direct way to get from point A to point B. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple transfer or an easy day trip, requiring just one day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ardmore Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 30 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Electric Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Second Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Patton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Station Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmerding, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Clara Street
23 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clara Street
2
Turn left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
3
Turn right onto Station Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Station Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Station Street
490 ft
·
11 sec
·
Station Street
5
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Patton Street
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
7
Turn straight onto PA 130; Yellow Belt
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
8
Turn right onto Electric Avenue
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Electric Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
10
Merge onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 30
Toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
12
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.
13
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Second Avenue
16
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Ross Street
17
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
18
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — 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
|
Westinghouse Avenue
Turn left onto Westinghouse Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Ross Street
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:03 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and the Tri-Boro Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6.6 miles uninterrupted on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, offering a consistent pace. Expect mostly expressway conditions, which means higher speeds and fewer interruptions. The drive transitions from suburban areas to the urban environment of Pittsburgh, with the character of the road remaining predominantly that of a major artery throughout.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ardmore Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Westinghouse Avenue.
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 14 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Westinghouse Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 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 Wilmerding, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monroeville along the way.
Monroeville
5.6 mi in
|
~10m
|
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 23m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). 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: near the start (Westinghouse Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 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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