How far is Garden View, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Garden View, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.95 mi
03h 33m
Flight
164.09 mi
264.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.09 mi
Kilometers
264.08 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.95 mi
Kilometers
313.74 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Garden View
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden View
2026-04-22T23:00
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden View
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
Altoona
PA

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

From Garden View
97.2 mi
01h 46m
To Pittsburgh
97.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garden View and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden View and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Dewey Avenue

    2099 ft · 57 sec · Dewey Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foy Avenue

    73 m · 6 sec · Foy Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

    2882 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  7. 7

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden View 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 31%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 17%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
01h 46m from Garden View
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Garden View and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden View to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Garden View and 97.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garden View and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Altoona, 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 Altoona.

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

1 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

33 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

49 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garden View and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 164.09 mi (264.08 km).

Garden View

#1 Garden View

Census designated place

Population2,503
Coordinates41.2542400, -77.0460800
Altitude168
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: Dewey Avenue (-77.04607, 41.254238)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.04 L · about $28.11
Round trip
$56.22
13.76 gal · 52.08 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.11 $56.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.95 $34.08 $68.17
Diesel $5.98 $41.14 $82.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garden View and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:00:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.