Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Bell Acres, 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
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
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.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Bell Acres, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Bell Acres, PA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parkway North, Wexford Bayne Road, Big Sewickley Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.6 miles on Parkway North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.1 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 33m highway drive covering 21.1 miles, with most of the trip on Parkway North and Wexford Bayne Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.6 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 17 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 11.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Parkway North and Wexford Bayne Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bigelow Square): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bigelow Square
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
Navigation decision point
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward PA 910: Wexford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 73
Toward PA 910: Wexford
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road
Turn left onto PA 910; Orange Belt / Wexford Bayne Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Campmeeting Road
At end of road, turn left onto Campmeeting Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway North | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Wexford Bayne Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Big Sewickley Creek Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| I 79 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Campmeeting Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bigelow Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parkway North
— 11.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Bell Acres, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Bridge
7
Continue on I 279
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Parkway North
8
Merge onto I 79
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 73
Toward PA 910: Wexford
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 910; Orange Belt
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wexford Bayne Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on Orange Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rochester Road
12
Continue on Big Sewickley Creek Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Sewickley Creek Road
13
Turn left onto Campmeeting Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Campmeeting Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Campmeeting Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Campmeeting Road
15
Turn left
426 ft
·
34 sec
16
Turn left
83 ft
·
6 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Bell Acres, PA
Morning in Bell Acres on Saturday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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 warmer 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Bell Acres, PA covers 21.1 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, Wexford Bayne Road, Big Sewickley Creek 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 10.6 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Bigelow Square): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Bell Acres, 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.
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