How far is Blakely, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Blakely, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blakely and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blakely and Pittsburgh.
-
1
Start on Gino Merli Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Gino Merli Drive
-
2
Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue
1632 ft · 32 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto South Valley Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue
-
5
Continue on O'Neill Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale
3250 ft · 1 min
-
7
Continue straight
1446 ft · 23 sec
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
2295 ft · 56 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 43 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
-
16
Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
-
17
Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
-
18
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
-
19
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
-
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
-
24
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
-
25
Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Blakely 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.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Blakely and Patchy Frost near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blakely to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Blakely and 145 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Blakely and Patchy Frost near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 240.59 mi (387.2 km).
#1 Blakely
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.4809100, -75.5946300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.96 | $93.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.58 | $101.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.06 | $122.11 |
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 · May 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.