Origin
Bell Acres, PA
Late night in Bell Acres on Saturday
Local time
1:44 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
29m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 21 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Campmeeting Road, Big Sewickley Creek Road, Rochester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Campmeeting Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Campmeeting Road | — | — |
| Big Sewickley Creek Road | — | — |
| Rochester Road | — | — |
| Wexford Bayne Road | — | — |
| I 79 | — | — |
| Parkway North | — | — |
| I 579 South | — | — |
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Campmeeting Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bell Acres, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
427 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 the end of the road, turn right onto Big Sewickley Creek Road
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 Wexford Bayne Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Wexford Bayne Road
8
Take the ramp right toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
9
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Parkway North
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
12
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
223 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
15
Continue on Bigelow Square
387 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
16
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
17
Turn left onto Grant Street
295 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
18
Continue on Grant Street
253 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grant Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.48 one way
$6.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
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 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $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
Late night in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
1:44 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
29m 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 21 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Campmeeting Road, Big Sewickley Creek Road, Rochester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 $3.48 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.
The drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bell Acres, PA to Pittsburgh, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Pittsburgh, PA
More from Bell Acres, PA
More trips to Pittsburgh, PA
Explore more options from Bell Acres, PA or browse trips ending in Pittsburgh, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.