How far is Gilbertsville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Gilbertsville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
283.31 mi
04h 44m
Flight
230.96 mi
371.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.96 mi
Kilometers
371.69 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.31 mi
Kilometers
455.95 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Gilbertsville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbertsville
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbertsville
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Gilbertsville
140.8 mi
02h 22m
To Pittsburgh
142.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Philadelphia Avenue

    1482 ft · 30 sec · East Philadelphia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jackson Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pottstown Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    242.5 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbertsville 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
243 mi · 86%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Pottstown Pike
10.2 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi · 3%
East Main Street
3.14 mi · 1%
Jackson Road
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

243 mi · 04h 24m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 22m from Gilbertsville
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbertsville to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Gilbertsville and 142.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gilbertsville and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbertsville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 230.96 mi (371.69 km).

Gilbertsville

#1 Gilbertsville

City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America

Population4,832
Coordinates40.3201000, -75.6101800
Altitude103
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: East Philadelphia Avenue (-75.610356, 40.320002)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.84 L · about $40.86
Round trip
$81.72
20 gal · 75.68 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.86 $81.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.95 $49.54 $99.08
Diesel $5.98 $59.80 $119.60

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 Gilbertsville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:00:34.

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.