Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Jewell, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA to Jewell, PA is 11.1 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Washington Road/West Liberty Avenue/Orange Belt, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with many turns, making it a straightforward, short journey. It's ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 4.6 mi | 10m |
| West Liberty Avenue | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Orange Belt | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sixth Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clifton Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Jewell, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
Continue on Liberty Bridge
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
Continue on US 19 Truck
Continue on US 19 Truck
Turn slight right
Turn right
Turn right onto Orange Belt
Turn left onto Orange Belt
Turn right onto Highfield Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Orange Belt
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Orange Belt / Clifton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Highfield Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $5.24 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Jewell on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with absolutely no highway driving contributing to its 11.1-mile length. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles along Washington Road. As you navigate through Pittsburgh's local roads, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. The route utilizes Washington Road, West Liberty Avenue, and the Orange Belt, indicating a journey through established urban and suburban infrastructure rather than open highway.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (Orange Belt): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
958 ft
Total Descent
524 ft
Highest Point
1,268 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
539 ft
Founded 1758
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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