Origin
Wilson, PA
Morning in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilson, 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
13.2 mi
21 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 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
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.
Wilson, PA
Haneul Trac
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This short, 13.2-mile journey from Wilson to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will take you about 26 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive, primarily utilizing local roads like PA 837 and Mifflin Road, with only about a quarter of the route on highways. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost (estimated at $2), this is an ideal day trip, easily fitting into any schedule without the need for an overnight stay. The drive offers a practical way to connect two points within the Northeast region, perfect for those looking for an efficient transit between these two PA locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 837 | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Mifflin Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Clairton Dravosburg Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Fifth Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Birmingham Bridge | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buttermilk Hollow Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 837
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on PA 837
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
North State Street
2
Continue on PA 837
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
3
Turn right onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clairton Dravosburg Road
4
Turn left onto Curry Hollow Road
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Curry Hollow Road
5
Continue on Elizabeth Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Elizabeth Road
6
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Turn sharp right
384 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn straight onto Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Curry Hollow Road
Turn left onto Curry Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Elizabeth Road
Continue onto Elizabeth Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
13.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
6:34 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 cooler 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
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 13.2-mile trip. With only 26% of the route on highways, you'll be navigating local roads for the majority of your travel time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on PA 837, meaning you'll be adjusting speed and direction fairly frequently. This isn't a high-speed, open-road experience; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving style as you make your way through various local thoroughfares.
Only 26% 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Curry Hollow Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Curry Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Elizabeth Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Maple Avenue): 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: 13.2 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 2.5 miles (Curry Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Elizabeth Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Maple Avenue): 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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