How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Sewickley, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Sewickley, PA is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Sewickley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Sewickley.
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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
11.5 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio River Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Sewickley.
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
11.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Sewickley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Sewickley?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Avalon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 6.5 miles from Sewickley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Sewickley.
Stop Ideas Near Avalon
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 Avalon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Sewickley. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 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 Sewickley
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,768 |
| Coordinates | 40.5364600, -80.1845000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewickley (-80.1845, 40.53646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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