How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Galeton, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Galeton, PA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
193.62 mi
04h 48m
Flight
151.66 mi
244.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.62 mi
Kilometers
311.6 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Galeton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T03:58
Arrive Galeton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Lake City
PA

Bourouh in Pennsylvania, USA

From Pittsburgh
96.7 mi
02h 24m
To Galeton
96.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna

    1890 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.8 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    35.7 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richards St

    1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St

  14. 14

    Continue on Richardsville Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Mill Avenue

    830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1259 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1159 ft · 20 sec · Depot Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Ridgway Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Ridgway Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Railroad Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto South Michael Street

    78 m · 7 sec · South Michael Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brusselles Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brusselles Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bucktail Road

    17.9 mi · 27 min · Bucktail Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Allegany Avenue

    2951 ft · 50 sec · East Allegany Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Sizerville Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Sizerville Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Cowley Hill Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · Cowley Hill Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rugaber Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rugaber Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Route 872

    11.2 mi · 17 min · Route 872

  35. 35

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    2688 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Second Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Second Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    983 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 422 East
41.4 mi · 21%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 19%
Richardsville Road
31.2 mi · 16%
Bucktail Road
17.9 mi · 9%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 9%
Route 872
11.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
02h 24m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Galeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 96.9 miles from Galeton.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Galeton.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

87 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

103 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

115 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Galeton. Straight-line distance: 151.66 mi (244.07 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Galeton

#2 Galeton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,068
Coordinates41.7331200, -77.6419300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Galeton (-77.64193, 41.73312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $4.95 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $5.98 $40.84 $81.69

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 Pittsburgh and Galeton. The current time is 03:58:59.

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.