Pennsylvania → Virginia · Interstate 376 / Interstate 79
Heading out from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, toward Richmond, Virginia, the driver covers roughly 461 km (286 miles) primarily on Interstate 376 / Interstate 79, spending around 4h 23m between origin and destination outside peak hours. Departing from Pittsburgh, the historic Steel City at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, the route traverses areas with distinct economic profiles before reaching Richmond, the capital of Virginia and historic gateway to the American South. Trip planning should always include checking road conditions, toll plazas, active work zones, and the regional weather forecast — winter storms, holiday weekends and summer construction can each extend the schedule meaningfully. Estimated fuel cost — based on 41.9 liters of regular unleaded at 0.92 USD/liter — runs about $38.55. Applying the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) reimbursement rate of $0.43/km produces a one-way reimbursement of $198.23. Use the calculator below to issue a formal receipt capturing origin, destination, date, business purpose, and total — ready to submit to finance or export to Clara.