How far is Ithaca, NY from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Pittsburgh, PA is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Pittsburgh.
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Start on East Seneca Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
730 ft · 25 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Floral Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Floral Avenue
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Continue on Five Mile Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Five Mile Drive
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Merge slight left onto Elmira Road
5.5 mi · 7 min · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
37 m · 2 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Old Sullivanville Road
2 mi · 2 min · Old Sullivanville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning, Jamestown, Horseheads
150 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning, Jamestown
1096 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
16.9 mi · 20 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
3135 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
73.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
2882 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
1434 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 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 Ithaca and Pittsburgh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 99 South
Continue straight
73.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.1 miles from Ithaca and 156.4 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.9 miles (366.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.83 one way or $97.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ithaca and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 227.88 mi (366.74 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $4.43 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $54.61 | $109.22 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $59.01 | $118.02 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $69.06 | $138.12 |
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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