Origin
Bradford Woods, PA
Late night in Bradford Woods on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradford Woods, 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
27m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradford Woods, PA
Keith Lowery
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bradford Woods, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parkway North, I 79, Wexford Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.4 miles on Parkway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 17.3 miles, with most of the trip on Parkway North and I 79. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.4 miles on Parkway North.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 I 79. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road
Turn right onto PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
16.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
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 Bradford Woods, PA to Pittsburgh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washington along the way.
Washington
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway North | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| I 79 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Wexford Run Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Wexford Bayne Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 579 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bigelow Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sixth Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parkway North
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford Woods, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Bradford Road
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bradford Road
2
Turn left onto Wexford Run Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Wexford Run Road
3
Turn right onto PA 910; Orange Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wexford Bayne Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 79: Pittsburgh, Washington
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 79
6
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.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
502 ft
·
14 sec
Toward PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
10
Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
224 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
11
Continue on Bigelow Square
386 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bigelow Square
Toward 6th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
347 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
13
Turn left onto Grant Street
296 ft
·
22 sec
·
Grant Street
14
Continue on Grant Street
254 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grant Street
15
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
5:45 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
1 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
27m 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 Bradford Woods, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parkway North, I 79, Wexford Run 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 8.7 miles from Bradford Woods, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.87 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 12 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bradford Woods, 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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