How far is North Sewickley, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
37.11 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.11 mi
Kilometers
59.73 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
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
Bradford Woods
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Sewickley
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Pittsburgh
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Sewickley and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Zelienople Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West New Castle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
12.1 mi · 33%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 31%
Zelienople Road
3.89 mi · 10%
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.37 mi · 9%
Perry Highway
2.07 mi · 6%
West New Castle Street
1.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 79 South

Merge slight left

11.8 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford Woods
00h 22m from North Sewickley
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Sewickley to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Bradford Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from North Sewickley and 18.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Sewickley and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Bradford Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bradford Woods, 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 Bradford Woods.

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

58 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
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Latrobe station

69 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 North Sewickley and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.37 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
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: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Sewickley and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:35:16.

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.