Origin
Bell Acres, PA
Morning in Bell Acres on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bell Acres, PA
Jack Pace
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 20.9 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Parkway North and Big Sewickley Creek Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically crossing from one part of Pennsylvania to another. The drive primarily uses highway sections, making it a straightforward commute rather than an extended exploration. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick journey or as part of a larger travel plan. You'll find it's a functional drive, getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the drive on major roads like the Parkway North. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.4 miles on Parkway North, offering a taste of consistent highway speeds. The journey begins with a mix of local roads like Big Sewickley Creek Road and Wexford Bayne Road before merging onto the Parkway North. Expect a transition from potentially winding local routes to a more direct, faster-paced highway experience for the bulk of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parkway North is the longest continuous segment at about 11.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Parkway North and Big Sewickley Creek Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 279 / Parkway North
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Parkway North toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
6 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| Big Sewickley Creek Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Wexford Bayne Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 79 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Campmeeting Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 579 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parkway North
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bell Acres, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
83 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
426 ft
·
33 sec
3
Turn right onto Campmeeting Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Campmeeting Road
4
Continue on Campmeeting Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campmeeting Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Red Belt
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Sewickley Creek Road
6
Continue on Rochester Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rochester Road
7
Turn slight left onto Orange Belt
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wexford Bayne Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 79
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
Exit 72
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
15
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
19
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 20.9 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parkway North, Big Sewickley Creek Road, Wexford Bayne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Bell Acres, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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