How far is Beaver Falls, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Fastest route

The distance between Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania 15010 and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is approximately 34.5 miles (55.5 kilometers). Here are the directions:

Directions

  1. Start by heading west on 11th St toward 7th Ave.
  2. Take PA-18 S to 13th St in New Brighton. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 7th Ave and continue onto PA-18 S/New Brighton Beaver Fls Brg.
  3. Continue on PA-18 S. Take S R 1022 to PA-68 E/Sunflower Rd in Daugherty Township. 13th St will slightly left and become Sunflower Rd, and S R 1022 will slightly left and become PA-68 E/Sunflower Rd.
  4. Continue on Big Knob Rd. Slight right onto PA-989 S, then continue onto Pleasant Hill Rd. Turn right to stay on Pleasant Hill Rd, which will slightly left and become Mingo Rd/Warrendale Bayne Rd. Continue to follow Warrendale Bayne Rd.
  5. Turn right at Brush Creek Rd, then follow I-79 S and I-279 S to Bigelow Blvd in Pittsburgh. Take the 7th Ave exit from I-579 S/Veterans Bridge.
  6. Keep left at the fork to continue on I-279 S, follow signs for Pittsburgh. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 2A for I-579 S toward Veterans Bridge.
  7. Continue onto I-579 S/Veterans Bridge. Use the 2nd from the right lane to take the 7th Ave exit toward 6th Ave/Downtown.
  8. Keep left, follow signs for PPG Arena 6th Ave, and merge onto Bigelow Blvd.
  9. Finally, take Ross St to Grant St. Continue straight onto Bigelow Sq, then continue straight onto Ross St. Turn right onto Fifth Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Take PA-18 S and follow the signs to reach New Brighton. This will be the initial part of your journey.
  • 🛣️ Follow the road signs and keep an eye on the directions while driving to avoid missing any turns.
  • ⛽ It's a good idea to ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey before setting off.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any construction or road closures along the route that might affect your travel time.
  • 🚦 Pay attention to traffic signals and road signs for a safe and smooth journey.
  • 🕑 Depending on traffic conditions, the travel time may vary, so plan accordingly and allow for some extra time if needed.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.67 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.4 mi
44.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.4 mi
Kilometers
44.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Beaver Falls
Sun, Apr 26, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver Falls
2026-04-26T10:58
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 26, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beaver Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leetsdale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Beaver Falls
15.5 mi
00h 22m
To Pittsburgh
25.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Street

    25 m · 11 sec · 11th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Seventh Avenue Bridge

    28.6 mi · 48 min · Seventh Avenue Bridge

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville

    100 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    1357 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville

    1337 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh

    596 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard

    1130 ft · 23 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seventh Avenue Bridge
28.6 mi · 70%
7th Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.39 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.36 mi · 1%
US 19
0.26 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Seventh Avenue Bridge

Continue on Seventh Avenue Bridge

28.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leetsdale
00h 22m from Beaver Falls
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver Falls to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leetsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Beaver Falls and 25.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beaver Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Leetsdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leetsdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leetsdale.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

63 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

75 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

80 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.09 km).

Beaver Falls

#1 Beaver Falls

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,255
Coordinates40.7520100, -80.3192300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-80.319231, 40.751984)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.69
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.84 $11.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.58 $13.15
Premium $4.95 $7.08 $14.17
Diesel $5.98 $8.55 $17.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh. The current time is 10:58:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.