Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
55m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Fairhope, PA
Jack Pace
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Fairhope, PA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, Rostraver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Clairton Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 28.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 201 / Vance Deicas Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Marine Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clairton Boulevard | 16 mi | 28m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Rostraver Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Fells Church Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fayette Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Fairhope, PA.
Start on Grant Street
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
Continue on Liberty Bridge
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
Continue on US 19 Truck
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 51
Continue on PA 51
Turn slight right onto Fells Church Road
Continue on PA 201
Continue on PA 201
Turn left onto PA 201
Continue on PA 201
Continue on PA 201
Continue on PA 201
Turn left onto Marine Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
3:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Fairhope on Friday
Local time
3:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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