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

The driving distance from Spring Ridge, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
260.91 mi
04h 16m
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
260.91 mi
Kilometers
419.9 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Ridge
Thu, Oct 15, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Ridge
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Ridge
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 Spring Ridge
130.2 mi
02h 08m
To Pittsburgh
130.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    62 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    692 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    64 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Meridian Boulevard

    1714 ft · 51 sec · Meridian Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadcasting Road

    2524 ft · 60 sec · Broadcasting Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Hill Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 222 South, US 422 West: Lancaster, Lebanon

    2156 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Warren Street Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Ridge 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
24 steps
13 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 · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Warren Street Bypass
10.7 mi · 4%
State Hill Road
1.17 mi
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
I 376 West
0.66 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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 08m from Spring Ridge
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.9 miles (419.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 130.2 miles from Spring Ridge and 130.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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 50.1 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.11 one way or $82.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Spring Ridge and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 210.86 mi (339.35 km).

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#1 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
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: (-75.989335, 40.352364)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

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 13m
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
9.21 gal
34.85 L · about $41.11
Round trip
$82.23
18.42 gal · 69.7 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.7 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.11 $82.23
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.36 $90.72
Premium $5.31 $48.86 $97.72
Diesel $6.55 $60.33 $120.65

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 Spring Ridge and Pittsburgh. The current time is 13:02:14.

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.