How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Richland, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Richland, PA is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Pittsburgh and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Richland.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
210.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
2421 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Quentin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Quentin Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1276 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Freeman Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Freeman Drive
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Continue on Freeman Road
108 m · 16 sec · Freeman Road
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Turn left onto Schaeffer Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Schaeffer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
812 ft · 23 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
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Turn left onto Stiegel Pike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on South College Street
2279 ft · 31 sec · South College Street
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Turn right onto Elco Drive
2.2 mi · 5 min · Elco Drive
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Continue on West Linden Street
2464 ft · 1 min · West Linden Street
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Turn left onto South Race Street
1901 ft · 1 min · South Race Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
211 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Richland?
The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121 miles from Pittsburgh and 121.8 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.26 one way or $76.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Richland. Straight-line distance: 196.73 mi (316.6 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 Richland
Located in Lebanon County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an elevation of approximately 492 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592600, -76.2582800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-76.25828, 40.35926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $42.21 | $84.41 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $45.46 | $90.93 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $56.13 | $112.27 |
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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