How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Fairhope, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairhope, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
Driving Distance
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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 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Fairhope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Fairhope.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Clairton Boulevard
16 mi · 29 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Fells Church Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Fells Church Road
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Continue on Rostraver Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Rostraver Road
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Continue on Rostraver Road
53 m · 5 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn left onto Vance Deicas Highway
92 m · 15 sec · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Rostraver Road
1 mi · 2 min · Rostraver Road
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Continue on Washington Road
1518 ft · 32 sec · Washington Road
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Continue on Fayette Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Fayette Avenue
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Turn left onto Marine Street
26 m · 4 sec · Marine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Fairhope.
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.
Clairton Boulevard
Continue on Clairton Boulevard
16 mi · 00h 29m
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 Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Fairhope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Fairhope?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
West Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 14.3 miles from Fairhope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Fairhope.
Stop Ideas Near West Elizabeth
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 West Elizabeth.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Fairhope. Straight-line distance: 24.04 mi (38.69 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 Fairhope
Situated within Washington Township in Fayette County, this small unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1136800, -79.8397700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairhope (-79.83977, 40.11368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.41 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
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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