How far is Wrightsville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Wrightsville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Bull Hill Road
34 m · 9 sec · Bull Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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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 slight right onto Dalrymple Street
2277 ft · 51 sec · Dalrymple Street
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
16.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Enterprise-Titusville Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Enterprise-Titusville Road
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Continue on Enterprise Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Enterprise Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
1872 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Smock Boulevard
1837 ft · 45 sec · Smock Boulevard
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · William Flinn Highway
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Keep slight right
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Rocky Grove Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · Rocky Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto Meadville Pike
1638 ft · 46 sec · Meadville Pike
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Continue on 13th Street
1073 ft · 45 sec · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1323 ft · 48 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto 15th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 15th Street
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
1.8 mi · 3 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
1.6 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Take the exit right
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1983 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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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 Wrightsville and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Wrightsville and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 67.9 miles from Wrightsville and 68 miles from Pittsburgh.
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 29.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Wrightsville and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.7 km).
#1 Wrightsville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.9145000, -79.4253300 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
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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