How far is Cross Creek, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Cross Creek, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross Creek and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross Creek and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Cross Creek Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Township State Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Township State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto John L Brunner Bypass Road
1.2 km · 1 min · John L Brunner Bypass Road
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Turn right onto Bavington Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Steubenville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike
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Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
668 ft · 17 sec · Maple Grove Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh
947 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike
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Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street
644 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Grant Street
1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross Creek and Pittsburgh.
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.
I 376 East
Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.93 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cross Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross Creek to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Cross Creek and 15.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cross Creek and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakdale.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross Creek and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.15 km).
#1 Cross Creek
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -80.4092300 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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