How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Brownsville, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Brownsville, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
36.08 mi
00h 57m
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
36.08 mi
Kilometers
58.07 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Oct 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-10-16T00:37
Arrive Brownsville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
18 mi
00h 28m
To Brownsville
18.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown

    719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road

    532 ft · 15 sec · Fairhaven Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2903 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto McChain Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville

    2793 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    721 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street

    558 ft · 26 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Albion Road

    131 m · 12 sec · Albion Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albion Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 49%
Brownsville Road
6.48 mi · 18%
US 40 East
2.92 mi · 8%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.65 mi · 7%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 5%
Provost Road
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baidland
00h 28m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 18 miles from Pittsburgh and 18.1 miles from Brownsville.

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 6.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.67 one way or $11.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Brownsville.

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 Pittsburgh and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 29.4 mi (47.32 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
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#2 Brownsville

Brownsville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0236900, -79.8839400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Brownsville (-79.88394, 40.02369)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.67
Round trip
$11.34
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $5.67 $11.34
Mid-grade $4.93 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $5.31 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $6.55 $8.32 $16.64

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 Pittsburgh and Brownsville. The current time is 00:37:18.

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.