How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Spring Ridge, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Spring Ridge, PA is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.71 mi
04h 58m
Flight
210.86 mi
339.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.86 mi
Kilometers
339.35 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.71 mi
Kilometers
419.58 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Oct 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
130 mi
02h 29m
To Spring Ridge
130.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward State Hill Road

    1332 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on State Hill Road

    582 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broadcasting Road

    2524 ft · 54 sec · Broadcasting Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Meridian Boulevard

    1690 ft · 58 sec · Meridian Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    76 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    692 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    93 m · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
US 222 North
11.4 mi · 4%
State Hill Road
1.68 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
Broadcasting Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

231 mi · 04h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 29m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.7 miles (419.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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 130 miles from Pittsburgh and 130.7 miles from Spring Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Partly Cloudy near Spring Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley-Hi, 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 Valley-Hi.

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Spring Ridge. Straight-line distance: 210.86 mi (339.35 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
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#2 Spring Ridge

Situated within the rolling terrain of central Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies just northwest of Reading, the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates40.3528700, -75.9899400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Spring Ridge (-75.98994, 40.35287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.83 L · about $41.07
Round trip
$82.14
18.4 gal · 69.66 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.07 $82.14
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.31 $90.62
Premium $5.31 $48.81 $97.61
Diesel $6.55 $60.26 $120.52

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Spring Ridge. The current time is 15:38:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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