How far is Lowhill, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Lowhill, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowhill and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowhill and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Ridge Road
8 m · 7 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Low Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Low Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 20 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn right onto McChain Road
21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Provost Road
62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1607 ft · 48 sec · 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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Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Sixth Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · 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 Lowhill 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.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lowhill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowhill to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 17.8 miles from Lowhill and 21.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lowhill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Baidland
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 Baidland.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowhill and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.03 km).
#1 Lowhill
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,360 |
| Coordinates | 40.0100700, -79.9508800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 29m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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