How far is North Sewickley, PA from Ambridge, PA?
The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Ambridge, PA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Sewickley and Ambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley and Ambridge.
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Start on Mercer Road
3044 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight left onto North Mercer Avenue
2093 ft · 46 sec · North Mercer Avenue
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Turn left onto Penn Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
830 ft · 32 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
2012 ft · 53 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Duss Avenue
30 m · 3 sec · Duss Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duss Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley and Ambridge.
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.
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
11.3 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Sewickley to Ambridge?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from North Sewickley and 10.6 miles from Ambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.06 one way or $6.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Rochester
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 Rochester.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Ambridge. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.48 km).
#1 North Sewickley
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.8431200, -80.2697800 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ambridge
Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892300, -80.2250600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duss Avenue (-80.224864, 40.589243)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.06 | $6.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.72 | $7.43 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
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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