How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Gallitzin, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Gallitzin, PA is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.03 mi
02h 03m
Flight
75.98 mi
122.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.98 mi
Kilometers
122.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.03 mi
Kilometers
135.24 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallitzin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Gallitzin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Blairsville
PA

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

From Pittsburgh
41.9 mi
01h 01m
To Gallitzin
42.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Cresson, Lilly

    1950 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 53 North: Cresson

    90 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Gallitzin Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gallitzin Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 53 Spur A

    530 ft · 11 sec · 53 Spur A

  13. 13

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1656 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Street

    2107 ft · 44 sec · Forest Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    525 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

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

    50 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    68 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
50.9 mi · 61%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 16%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 16%
Gallitzin Road
1.93 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
1.61 mi · 2%
Forest Street
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsville
01h 01m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gallitzin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 42.1 miles from Gallitzin.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Gallitzin.

Stop Ideas Near Blairsville

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

16 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

28 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Gallitzin. Straight-line distance: 75.98 mi (122.27 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
Gallitzin

#2 Gallitzin

City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,514
Coordinates40.4822900, -78.5516800
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Gallitzin (-78.55168, 40.48229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Gallitzin. The current time is 12:21:15.

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.