How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Beaver Falls, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Beaver Falls, PA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Beaver Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Beaver Falls.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
152 m · 21 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
789 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard
777 ft · 31 sec · Fort Duquesne Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Duquesne Bridge
684 ft · 8 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
105 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North
1531 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
27.5 mi · 45 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto 13th Street
135 m · 23 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 11th Street
25 m · 4 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Beaver Falls.
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.
Ohio River Boulevard
Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
27.5 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Beaver Falls?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leetsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 15.3 miles from Beaver Falls.
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 3.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Beaver Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Leetsdale
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 Leetsdale.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.4 mi (44.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Beaver Falls
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,255 |
| Coordinates | 40.7520100, -80.3192300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaver Falls (-80.31923, 40.75201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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