How far is Elizabeth, PA from Sandy Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Elizabeth, PA to Sandy Lake, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Sandy Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Sandy Lake.
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Start on Center Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
1914 ft · 42 sec · South 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp right
534 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard
9.7 mi · 19 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 579 North
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Mercer, Franklin
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Mercer Road
3 mi · 5 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Mercer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mercer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Sandy Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
49.3 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Sandy Lake?
The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Elizabeth and 43.4 miles from Sandy Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.47 one way or $26.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elizabeth and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Zelienople
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 Zelienople.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Sandy Lake. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 km).
#1 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Lake
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 621 |
| Coordinates | 41.3486700, -80.0822800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Lake (-80.08228, 41.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.40 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $20.14 | $40.28 |
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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