How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Russell, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Russell, PA is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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.
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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 Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Russell.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville
1629 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1323 ft · 48 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto 13th Street
1073 ft · 41 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Meadville Pike
1638 ft · 48 sec · Meadville Pike
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Turn slight right onto Rocky Grove Avenue
12.1 mi · 18 min · Rocky Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto William Flinn Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Smock Boulevard
1837 ft · 47 sec · Smock Boulevard
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1639 ft · 56 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Enterprise Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enterprise Road
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Continue on Enterprise-Titusville Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Enterprise-Titusville Road
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Continue straight
23.6 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Warren Bypass
8.6 mi · 13 min · Warren Bypass
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Turn left onto Crescent Park
2300 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
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Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
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Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
6.8 mi · 8 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
53 m · 8 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn slight left onto East Street
1525 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Russell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 00h 49m
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 Partly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Russell?
The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Pittsburgh and 75.1 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
Union Station
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Union Station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Russell. Straight-line distance: 112.94 mi (181.76 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 Russell
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves as a residential community within Pine Grove Township in Warren County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9414500, -79.1350500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-79.13505, 41.94145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $26.10 | $52.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $34.71 | $69.43 |
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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