Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Jewell, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 4.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Jewell, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
4
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
5
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
6
Continue on US 19 Truck
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 19 Truck
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right
399 ft
·
22 sec
9
Turn right
106 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Orange Belt
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Orange Belt
331 ft
·
15 sec
·
Clifton Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Highfield Road
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highfield Road
13
Arrive at destination
Highfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 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.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Orange Belt
Turn right onto Orange Belt
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Orange Belt / Clifton Road
Turn left onto Orange Belt / Clifton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Highfield Road
Turn right onto Highfield Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jewell, PA
Late night in Jewell on Sunday
Local time
4:11 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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?
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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
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.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Washington Road. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jewell, 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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