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

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to North Sewickley, PA is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.24 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.94 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Pittsburgh
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To North Sewickley
18.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City

    1330 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Zelienople, Cranberry

    63 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    1385 ft · 35 sec · Lindsay Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West New Castle Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Castle Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · West New Castle Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mercer Road

    2355 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
23.3 mi · 63%
West New Castle Street
4.93 mi · 13%
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.36 mi · 9%
Perry Highway
2.1 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradford Woods
00h 27m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 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?

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

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 5.9 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 $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
RAIL

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

#2 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: North Sewickley (-80.26978, 40.84312)

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
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.14
Premium $4.95 $6.54 $13.08
Diesel $5.98 $7.89 $15.79

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 Pittsburgh and North Sewickley. The current time is 01:59:10.

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.