How far is Gallitzin, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Gallitzin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallitzin and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallitzin and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Jackson Street
68 m · 16 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
50 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
525 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
2107 ft · 42 sec · Forest Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1656 ft · 33 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on 53 Spur A
530 ft · 15 sec · 53 Spur A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gallitzin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gallitzin Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 Gallitzin 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.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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 then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gallitzin 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 Gallitzin to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Blairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Gallitzin and 42.9 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gallitzin and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Blairsville
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 Blairsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallitzin and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 75.98 mi (122.27 km).
#1 Gallitzin
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 40.4822900, -78.5516800 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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