How far is Bradford Woods, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Bradford Woods, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford Woods and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford Woods and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Bradford Road
19 m · 6 sec · Bradford Road
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Turn left onto Wexford Run Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wexford Run Road
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Turn right onto Wexford Bayne Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wexford Bayne Road
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Turn left onto I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford Woods and Pittsburgh.
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.
Parkway North
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bradford Woods and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradford Woods to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Ben Avon Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Bradford Woods and 8.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bradford Woods and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Ben Avon Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ben Avon Heights.
Union Station
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Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford Woods and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 14.34 mi (23.07 km).
#1 Bradford Woods
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 40.6375700, -80.0817200 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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