How far is Sandy Lake, PA from Elizabeth, PA?
The driving distance from Sandy Lake, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 01h 59m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy Lake and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy Lake and Elizabeth.
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Start on Mercer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mercer Street
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Continue on Mercer Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Stock Farm Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Stock Farm Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1154 ft · 27 sec
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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
9.7 mi · 19 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth
81 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Market Street
116 m · 17 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
1437 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy Lake and Elizabeth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Franklin Road
Merge slight left
49.7 mi · 00h 55m
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 Sandy Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy Lake to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Sandy Lake and 43.6 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sandy Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Zelienople
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 Zelienople.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy Lake and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 75.26 mi (121.12 km).
#1 Sandy Lake
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 621 |
| Coordinates | 41.3486700, -80.0822800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.40 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $16.24 | $32.49 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
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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