Origin
Ambridge, PA
Morning in Ambridge on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ambridge, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ambridge, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Ambridge to Pittsburgh, you are looking at a quick 20.3-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly option for your schedule. Because both towns are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't experience any major shifts in landscape or time zones. Navigating this path is straightforward, relying on local roads rather than major interstates, which allows for a relaxed pace. It is an ideal route for those who prefer local driving over long-distance highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | 15 mi | 27m |
| Duss Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merchant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cross Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ohio River Boulevard
— 15 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambridge, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on Duss Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Duss Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto Merchant Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Merchant Street
3
Continue on Beaver Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Beaver Street
4
Continue on Beaver Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Beaver Street
5
Turn right onto Red Belt
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cross Street
6
Turn left onto PA 65
15 mi
·
27 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
9
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
13
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
Toward Grant Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Red Belt / Cross Street
Turn right onto Red Belt / Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort P...
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route has a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares including Merchant Street, Beaver Street, and Cross Street to reach your destination. Because the road is composed entirely of local segments, you should be prepared for frequent turns and constant shifts in the road's direction. There is no "longest stretch" on this drive, as the path is defined by its continuous local connectivity. Being behind the wheel here requires more attention to your immediate surroundings compared to a high-speed highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15 mi on Ohio River Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Red Belt / Cross Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Red Belt / Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ambridge, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Airport, Monroeville and Downtown.
Airport
16 mi in
|
~30m
Monroeville
16 mi in
|
~30m
Downtown
16.6 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15 miles on Ohio River Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Red Belt / Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 65 / Ohio River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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