How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Bessemer, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Bessemer, PA is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Bessemer.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.4 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
1864 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mount Jackson Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Edinburg Road
1178 ft · 24 sec · Edinburg Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mohawk School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk School Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Poland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Poland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Bessemer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
East Rochester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 27.2 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Rochester.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.72 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 Bessemer
Situated in Lawrence County, western Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1086 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9747800, -80.4936800 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-80.49368, 40.97478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $12.62 | $25.24 |
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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