How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Riverside, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Riverside, PA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Riverside.
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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
11 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road
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Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto South Market Street
769 ft · 14 sec · South Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Market Street
103 m · 8 sec · North Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Menoher Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway
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Continue on Menoher Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fender Lane
2.2 mi · 5 min · Fender Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Somerset Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Somerset Pike
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Continue on Franklin Street
131 m · 11 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Ferndale Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Ferndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Boulevard
1222 ft · 40 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southview Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Southview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Riverside?
The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Pittsburgh and 36.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
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 Greensburg.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 57.56 mi (92.63 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 Riverside
Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,839 |
| Coordinates | 40.2834100, -78.9222500 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-78.92225, 40.28341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.38 | $20.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
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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