How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Ellwood City, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Ellwood City, PA is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Ellwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Ellwood City.
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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 · 12 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
15.3 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls
1454 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 51 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Keystone Way
11 m · 3 sec · Keystone Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Ellwood City.
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
15.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Ellwood City?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 20.2 miles from Ellwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Ellwood City. Straight-line distance: 32.84 mi (52.85 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 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellwood City (-80.28645, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.03 | $14.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
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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