How far is Gibson, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Gibson, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 316 miles (508.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.03 mi
05h 23m
Flight
245.26 mi
394.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.26 mi
Kilometers
394.71 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.03 mi
Kilometers
508.6 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Gibson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibson
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibson
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Gibson
157.7 mi
02h 41m
To Pittsburgh
158.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibson and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Great Bend Turnpike

    18 m · 2 sec · Great Bend Turnpike

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 547

    970 ft · 23 sec · State Route 547

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 547

    2.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 547

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    916 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    36.7 mi · 44 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  11. 11

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibson and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 31%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 19%
American Legion Memorial Highway
36.7 mi · 12%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
State Route 547
31.3 mi · 10%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.7 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 41m from Gibson
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Gibson and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Gibson to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 316 miles (508.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.7 miles from Gibson and 158.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.56 one way or $91.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Gibson and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibson and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 245.26 mi (394.71 km).

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#1 Gibson

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,165
Coordinates41.8034100, -75.6440800
Altitude366
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: Old Newburgh Tpk (-75.644065, 41.803355)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.21 L · about $45.56
Round trip
$91.12
22.3 gal · 84.42 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.56 $91.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.28 $102.56
Premium $4.95 $55.24 $110.47
Diesel $5.98 $66.68 $133.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibson and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:55:30.

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.