How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Richmond, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Richmond, PA is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Richmond.
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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
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
13.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard, Northeast Philadelphia
696 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Wingohocking Street, Ninth Street
1657 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Wingohocking Street
65 m · 10 sec · West Wingohocking Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
1692 ft · 56 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn left onto West Hunting Park Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Hunting Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Castor Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Castor Avenue
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Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
1609 ft · 52 sec · Aramingo Avenue
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Turn right onto East Tioga Street
151 m · 24 sec · East Tioga Street
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Turn right onto Tulip Street
17 m · 2 sec · Tulip Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tulip Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Richmond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Richmond?
The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 153.7 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 260.11 mi (418.6 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 Richmond
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9934500, -75.1001700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-75.10017, 39.99345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.81 | $99.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.65 | $107.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.76 | $129.53 |
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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