Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Ambridge, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 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 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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Ambridge, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pittsburgh to Ambridge, expect a quick 17.3-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. You will navigate primarily through local streets, utilizing Sixth Avenue, Liberty Avenue, and 6th Street rather than major interstates. Because the entire route is within the Northeast region, you won't experience any drastic shifts in landscape or climate. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel makes this an incredibly affordable excursion, perfect for a single-day outing. This drive is straightforward enough that you will not need to worry about overnight lodging, allowing you to focus entirely on the destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio River Boulevard | 15 mi | 27m |
| Duss Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Beaver Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Merchant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fort Duquesne Boulevard | 0.1 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 Pittsburgh, PA and Ambridge, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
6th Street
5
Turn left onto Purple Belt
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge
7
Merge onto I 279
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
8
Take the exit
345 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1C
Toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on PA 65
15 mi
·
27 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Red Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross Street
12
Turn left onto Beaver Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Beaver Street
13
Continue on Beaver Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Beaver Street
14
Continue on Merchant Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Merchant Street
15
Turn slight right onto Duss Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Duss Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Duss Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge
7
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio Ri...
10
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1C
Toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
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
Ambridge, PA
Afternoon in Ambridge on Sunday
Local time
1:26 PM
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
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Since 0% of this 17.3-mile journey involves highway driving, you will spend your time navigating through urban and local road environments. There is no long, monotonous stretch of highway to zone out on; instead, you will be actively maneuvering through city streets. The personality of this route is defined by its localized nature, requiring your full attention as you transition from the heart of Pittsburgh toward Ambridge. Expect a steady, hands-on experience behind the wheel for the duration of the 33-minute trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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
6/10
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 17.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.4 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Ambridge, PA
Full guide →Founded 1824
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 33m. Total distance: 17.3 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.
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 Ambridge, 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: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ambridge, 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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