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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.46 mi
06h 30m
Flight
227.88 mi
366.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.88 mi
Kilometers
366.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.46 mi
Kilometers
502.85 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Ithaca
Fri, Sep 18, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ithaca
2026-09-17T18:29
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ithaca
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Ithaca
156.1 mi
03h 15m
To Pittsburgh
156.4 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Seneca Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West State Street

    730 ft · 25 sec · West State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Floral Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Floral Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Five Mile Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Five Mile Drive

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Elmira Road

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Elmira Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Elmira Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 13

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Sullivanville Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Old Sullivanville Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1115 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning, Jamestown, Horseheads

    150 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning, Jamestown

    1096 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    16.9 mi · 20 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    3135 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport

    1117 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  22. 22

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

    2882 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  24. 24

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  27. 27

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

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  30. 30

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  32. 32

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  33. 33

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  41. 41

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  44. 44

    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.

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
44 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
4 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 South
108 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Southern Tier Expressway
16.9 mi · 5%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
227.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 15m from Ithaca
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 227.88 mi (366.74 km).

Ithaca

#1 Ithaca

City in New York, USA

Population30,981
Coordinates42.4406300, -76.4966100
Altitude125
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: Ithaca (-76.49661, 42.44063)
End: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.03 gal
41.74 L · about $48.83
Round trip
$97.66
22.06 gal · 83.48 L
Estimated CO2
98 kg one way
Round trip: 196 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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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There is no time difference between Ithaca and Pittsburgh. The current time is 18:29:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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