Origin
North Sewickley, PA
Morning in North Sewickley on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Sewickley, PA to Beaver Falls, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Sewickley, PA
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Beaver Falls, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between North Sewickley and Beaver Falls, this 8.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Clocking in at just 14 minutes of total drive time, this is a straightforward local commute that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via Bennetts Run Road, 2nd Avenue East, and the Eastvale Bridge to reach your destination. Budgeting is simple here, as you can expect to spend approximately $1 on fuel for the entire journey. Because there are zero scheduled stops, this route is best suited for those who prioritize speed and directness over sightseeing. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection within the local area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 65 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Bennetts Run Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 7th Avenue | 1 mi | 3m |
| Mercer Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue East | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eastvale Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 65
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley, PA and Beaver Falls, PA.
1
Start on Mercer Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mercer Road
2
Turn left onto PA 65
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 65
3
Turn right onto PA 588
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Bennetts Run Road
4
Continue on PA 588
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
2nd Avenue East
5
Turn right onto PA 588
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Eastvale Bridge
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18; PA 588
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
7th Avenue
7
Turn left onto 11th Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
11th Street
8
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 65
Turn left onto PA 65
Navigation decision point
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 588 / Bennetts Run Road
Turn right onto PA 588 / Bennetts Run Road
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 18; PA 588 / 7th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18; PA 588 / 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Beaver Falls, PA
Morning in Beaver Falls on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
23 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
16m 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 high-speed interstate cruise on this path. With a highway share of 0%, you will stay off major thoroughfares and remain on local roads for the duration of the 14-minute trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Bennetts Run Road, meaning you should be prepared for frequent steering adjustments. This road personality demands your full attention as you transition through the local topography. The lack of highway segments keeps the pace consistent, allowing you to move steadily from start to finish without dealing with merging traffic.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on PA 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near PA 65.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (PA 65): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 588 / Bennetts Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (PA 18; PA 588 / 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,247 ft
777 ft
Total Climb
440 ft
Total Descent
556 ft
Highest Point
1,247 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
470 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Beaver Falls, PA
Full guide →Beaver Falls is a small city (population c. 9000 in 2010) in the North Pittsburgh Region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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 16m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on PA 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (PA 65): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 588 / Bennetts Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (PA 18; PA 588 / 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaver Falls, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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