How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Wrightsville, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Wrightsville, PA is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Wrightsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Wrightsville.
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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
19.3 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Dalrymple Street
2277 ft · 51 sec · Dalrymple Street
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Merge slight right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Bull Hill Road
34 m · 5 sec · Bull Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bull Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Wrightsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrightsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Wrightsville?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 67.7 miles from Wrightsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Wrightsville.
Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville
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 Barkeyville.
Union Station
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.7 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 Wrightsville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.9145000, -79.4253300 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wrightsville (-79.42533, 41.9145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
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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