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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Cresson, Lilly
1950 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 53 North: Cresson
90 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Gallitzin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gallitzin Road
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Turn right onto 53 Spur A
530 ft · 11 sec · 53 Spur A
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Forest Street
2107 ft · 44 sec · Forest Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
525 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
50 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
68 m · 10 sec · Jackson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blairsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Gallitzin. Straight-line distance: 75.98 mi (122.27 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Gallitzin
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,514 |
| Coordinates | 40.4822900, -78.5516800 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gallitzin (-78.55168, 40.48229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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