How far is Brownsville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Brownsville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.67 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.4 mi
47.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.4 mi
Kilometers
47.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.67 mi
Kilometers
62.24 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Brownsville
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-10-15T22:31
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baidland
PA

Census designated place

From Brownsville
17.6 mi
00h 26m
To Pittsburgh
21 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brownsville and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Albion Road

    131 m · 19 sec · Albion Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    1180 ft · 43 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    94 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  21. 21

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 44%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 10%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 7%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 7%
Market Street
2.09 mi · 5%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baidland
00h 26m from Brownsville
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brownsville to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Brownsville and 21 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brownsville and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Baidland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baidland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baidland.

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

38 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

38 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).

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#1 Brownsville

Brownsville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0236900, -79.8839400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Albion Road (-79.883906, 40.023633)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.23
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.12 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.93 $6.75 $13.49
Premium $5.31 $7.27 $14.54
Diesel $6.55 $8.97 $17.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:31:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.