How far is Riverside, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Riverside, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
70.15 mi
01h 37m
Flight
57.56 mi
92.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.15 mi
Kilometers
112.89 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Riverside
Sun, Apr 19, 12:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-18T21:42
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Riverside
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Pittsburgh
34.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southview Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Southview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    1222 ft · 40 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ferndale Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ferndale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    3207 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Goucher Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Goucher Street

  7. 7

    Continue on D Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · D Street

  8. 8

    Continue on D Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · D Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Laurel Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville

    861 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    40 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
40 mi · 57%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 19%
Harold Avenue
9.14 mi · 13%
Goucher Street
4.47 mi · 6%
D Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Ferndale Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

40 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
00h 48m from Riverside
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Riverside and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Riverside and 34.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Riverside and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Alexandria, 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 New Alexandria.

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 57.56 mi (92.63 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

Borough in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,839
Coordinates40.2834100, -78.9222500
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 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
Start: Southview Avenue (-78.922224, 40.283433)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $10.13
Round trip
$20.27
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.13 $20.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.41 $22.81
Premium $4.95 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.98 $14.83 $29.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:42:44.

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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.