How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lowhill, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lowhill, PA is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Lowhill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Lowhill.
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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
2.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
532 ft · 15 sec · Fairhaven Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
2903 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn slight left onto McChain Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Take the ramp right
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
19.1 mi · 21 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
8 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Lowhill.
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
19.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Lowhill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Lowhill?
The road trip is about 35.6 miles (57.3 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?
Baidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 17.8 miles from Lowhill.
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 5.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Lowhill.
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 Pittsburgh and Lowhill. Straight-line distance: 29.84 mi (48.03 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 Lowhill
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,360 |
| Coordinates | 40.0100700, -79.9508800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowhill (-79.95088, 40.01007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
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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