How far is Bryn Mawr, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Bryn Mawr, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.74 mi
00h 32m
Flight
10.58 mi
17.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.58 mi
Kilometers
17.03 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.74 mi
Kilometers
20.5 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Bryn Mawr
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryn Mawr
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bryn Mawr
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mount Lebanon
PA

Municipality in Pennsylvania

From Bryn Mawr
5.9 mi
00h 16m
To Pittsburgh
6.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bryn Mawr and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Drive

    1639 ft · 1 min · Franklin Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hays Road

    751 ft · 26 sec · Hays Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

    2061 ft · 1 min · Old Washington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Boyce Road

    92 m · 14 sec · Boyce Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    6.3 mi · 14 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  8. 8

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryn Mawr 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
6.29 mi · 49%
West Liberty Avenue
2.51 mi · 20%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 9%
Liberty Bridge
0.54 mi · 4%
Old Washington Road
0.39 mi · 3%
Franklin Drive
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn right onto Washington Road

6.29 mi · 00h 14m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Lebanon
00h 16m from Bryn Mawr
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Mount Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Bryn Mawr and 6.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bryn Mawr and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Lebanon, 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 Mount Lebanon.

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

56 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryn Mawr and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 10.58 mi (17.03 km).

Bryn Mawr

#1 Bryn Mawr

Census-designated place in Delaware and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,009
Coordinates40.3039600, -80.0867200
Altitude356
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: Franklin Drive (-80.086939, 40.303894)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryn Mawr and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:07:45.

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.