How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Cross Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Cross Creek, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Pittsburgh and Cross Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Cross Creek.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9.9 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bavington
1102 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
72 m · 7 sec · Maple Grove Road
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Turn left onto Steubenville Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steubenville Pike
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Turn left onto Bavington Road
3 mi · 5 min · Bavington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Township State Road
115 m · 12 sec · Smith Township State Road
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Continue on John L Brunner Bypass Road
1.1 km · 1 min · John L Brunner Bypass Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Smith Township State Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Smith Township State Road
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Turn right onto Cross Creek Road
755 ft · 14 sec · Cross Creek Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Creek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cross Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Cross Creek.
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.
US 22 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Cross Creek?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 15.6 miles from Cross Creek.
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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 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 Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cross Creek.
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 Pittsburgh and Cross Creek. Straight-line distance: 23.08 mi (37.15 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Cross Creek
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -80.4092300 |
| Altitude | 405 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cross Creek (-80.40923, 40.32896)
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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