How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Spring, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Spring, PA is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.48 mi
02h 07m
Flight
95.26 mi
153.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.26 mi
Kilometers
153.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.48 mi
Kilometers
171.36 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T03:07
Arrive Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
53.3 mi
01h 03m
To Spring
53.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Spring.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Spring.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 12 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto PA-198

    1.8 mi · 3 min · PA-198

  11. 11

    Turn right onto PA-98

    4.9 mi · 9 min · PA-98

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Springboro Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Springboro Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    15 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Spring.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
93.7 mi · 88%
PA-98
4.91 mi · 5%
Springboro Road
4.31 mi · 4%
PA-198
1.75 mi · 2%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 1%
I 579
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 03m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Spring?

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 53.2 miles from Spring.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.36 one way or $30.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grove City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove City.

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

105 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Spring. Straight-line distance: 95.26 mi (153.31 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Spring

#2 Spring

Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,612
Coordinates41.7967200, -80.3264500
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Spring (-80.32645, 41.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $15.36
Round trip
$30.73
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.36 $30.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.95 $18.63 $37.25
Diesel $5.98 $22.48 $44.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Spring. The current time is 03:07:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.