How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Elizabeth, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.1 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.09 mi
21.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.09 mi
Kilometers
21.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.1 mi
Kilometers
25.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pleasant Hills
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Elizabeth
8.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 39 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 · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Clairton Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 19 min · Clairton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth

    81 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Street

    116 m · 17 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue

    1437 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Center Avenue

    99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clairton Boulevard
9.75 mi · 61%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.67 mi · 23%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 7%
Liberty Bridge
0.53 mi · 3%
South 2nd Avenue
0.27 mi · 2%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clairton Boulevard

Continue on Clairton Boulevard

9.7 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hills
00h 16m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Pleasant Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 8.1 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasant Hills, 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 Pleasant Hills.

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

35 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

47 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.07 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
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Elizabeth. The current time is 05:37:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.