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Sewickley
Skip as a base: no hotels in the village. Come for a half-day of shops and food, or sleep across the river in Moon Township and drive in.
Sewickley is a small borough on the Ohio River, about 20 minutes by car from downtown Pittsburgh and roughly 15 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport. The village itself is a compact business district of shops, galleries, spas and restaurants that you can walk end to end in an afternoon. The larger estates and the equestrian country sit up in Sewickley Heights, which needs a car. There is nowhere to sleep in the village, so most visitors either day-trip from Pittsburgh or stay in the chain hotels across the river in Moon Township.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy pavements)
- Airport
- PIT
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sewickley911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sewickley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime, well-off borough; the real risks are icy pavements in winter, narrow unlit lanes in Sewickley Heights, and driving Route 65 at rush hour.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPIT Pittsburgh International (About 15 minutes by car; rental-car desks and rideshare pickup are signed in the terminal area.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; park once and cover Beaver Street on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurant$20–35
- Street or quick mealMetered street parking, per half hour$0.25
- BeerDraught beer or a glass of wine$6–12
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–35
- Budget bedChain hotel room, Moon Township, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedChain hotel room, Moon Township, a night, per roomUS$140
- High-end bedChain hotel room, Moon Township, a night, per roomUS$220
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PIT Pittsburgh International (About 15 minutes by car; rental-car desks and rideshare pickup are signed in the terminal area.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Aug (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sewickley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
14 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
12 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable; park once and cover Beaver Street on foot. A car is needed for the Sewickley Heights estates, which are hilly and spread out. Street meters and the lot off Thorn Street opposite the supermarket take coins or a parking app.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–30 min
I-279 north to Route 65, or Route 65 the whole way
Museums, stadiums and the Strip District; go early for parking.
Coraopolis
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Route 51 or Route 65 south along the river
Small river town with its own main street; pairs well with a Sewickley afternoon.
Robinson Township
goDoor to door: About 25–35 min
I-79 south to the Robinson Town Centre exits
Big-box shopping and chain dining if the village shops are not enough.
Monroeville
cautionDoor to door: About 40–50 min
I-279 to I-376 east, through the tunnels
Mostly a mall and highway stop; only worth it for a specific errand.
Mt. Lebanon
goDoor to door: About 35–45 min
I-279 to I-376 west, then Route 19 south
Walkable suburb with a good uptown strip of cafés and shops.
West Mifflin
cautionDoor to door: About 45–55 min
I-279 to I-376 east, then Route 885
Amusement park country; a full-day trip, not a quick stop.
Green Tree
skipDoor to door: About 25–35 min
I-279 south to the Green Tree exits
Office and hotel park with little for a visitor.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Moon Township (across the river)
Chain hotels on University Boulevard; 10–15 minutes by car to the village. The practical base for Sewickley.
Downtown Pittsburgh
About 20 minutes by car via I-279 and Route 65; more choice, longer drive.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel room, Moon Township1 × 1 night × US$140 | US$140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Rideshare, Sewickley to downtown Pittsburgh, one way1 × US$35 · check | US$35 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$52 |
| Trip total≈ US$284 per person per day, bed included | US$567 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Gelato or ice cream cone | $4–8 |
| Lunch main in the village | $12–22 |
| Dinner main, mid-range restaurant | $20–35 |
| Draught beer or a glass of wine | $6–12 |
| Metered street parking, per half hour | $0.25 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $15–35 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No hotel in the village: book in Moon Township or Pittsburgh.
- Sewickley Heights lanes are narrow, hilly and have no pavements in places: drive, do not walk them.
- Winter ice on pavements and steps; summer humidity in July–August.
- Metered parking is enforced on weekdays: read the sign at the space.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassies in Sewickley; consulates sit in downtown Pittsburgh (check the current list).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Sewickley → downtown Pittsburgh: about $30–45, 20–30 min (check)
- Rideshare Sewickley → PIT airport: about $25–40, 15 min (check)
- Street meter, per half hour: $0.25
Say or show
- Where is the parking lot? — Where is the parking lot?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is this seat free? — Is this seat free?
- The check, please — The check, please
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sewickley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, icy pavements) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PIT: rideshare and taxi bands, rental-car desks, and the Moon Township hotel cluster as the fallback bed.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Beaver Street shops, the riverfront and bridge, Thorn Street parking and the supermarket block, and the Sewickley Heights drive loop.
- Place pages with verified hours (Sewickley Heights History Center, Fern Hollow Nature Center) and eat pages with last orders and posted-price checks.
- Seasonal fixtures for the September car, carriage and horse show and the fall music festival so the calendar can go green.