How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Bell Acres, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Bell Acres, PA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
21.12 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.67 mi
22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.67 mi
Kilometers
22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.12 mi
Kilometers
33.99 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Bell Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Franklin Park
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Bell Acres
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Bell Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Bell Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Wexford

    1686 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wexford Bayne Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wexford Bayne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Big Sewickley Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Campmeeting Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Campmeeting Road

  14. 14

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

    2524 ft · 1 min · Campmeeting Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    130 m · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Bell Acres.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
13 mi · 62%
Wexford Bayne Road
1.86 mi · 9%
Big Sewickley Creek Road
1.72 mi · 8%
Campmeeting Road
1.45 mi · 7%
Rochester Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Continue on Parkway North

11.6 mi · 00h 16m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin Park
00h 16m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Bell Acres?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 10.6 miles from Bell Acres.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bell Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

66 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

76 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Bell Acres. Straight-line distance: 13.67 mi (22 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Bell Acres

#2 Bell Acres

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,373
Coordinates40.5900700, -80.1664500
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Bell Acres (-80.16645, 40.59007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 Pittsburgh and Bell Acres. The current time is 00:20:05.

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.