How far is Ridgway, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Ridgway, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 116.8 miles (188 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 19m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgway and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgway and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Long Alley
127 m · 24 sec · Long Alley
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
59 m · 5 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto South Street
1348 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Continue on State Street
2213 ft · 37 sec · State Street
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Continue on Portland Mills Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Portland Mills Road
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Continue on Lake City Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue on Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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At the end of the road, turn right onto E Main St
58 m · 5 sec · E Main St
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
18.1 mi · 27 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
1602 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgway and Pittsburgh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgway and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgway to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (188 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
South Bethlehem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Ridgway and 60.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgway and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near South Bethlehem
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 South Bethlehem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgway and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.32 km).
#1 Ridgway
County seat of Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,708 |
| Coordinates | 41.4203400, -78.7286400 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
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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