How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Ithaca, NY?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Ithaca, NY is about 314.4 miles (505.9 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 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Ithaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Ithaca.
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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
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Mansfield
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
73.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Ithaca
3276 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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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
1115 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 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
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
35 m · 1 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on Elmira Road
2128 ft · 59 sec · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Spencer Street
37 m · 4 sec · West Spencer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Spencer Street
1268 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street
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Continue on South Cayuga Street
826 ft · 27 sec · South Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Street
1173 ft · 30 sec · East Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Aurora Street
1102 ft · 40 sec · South Aurora Street
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Turn left onto East Seneca Street
76 m · 7 sec · East Seneca Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Seneca Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Ithaca.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 15 North
Merge slight left
73.3 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ithaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Ithaca?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (505.9 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 157 miles from Pittsburgh and 157.3 miles from Ithaca.
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 86.5 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 $49.88 one way or $99.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ithaca.
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 Pittsburgh and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 227.88 mi (366.74 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 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ithaca (-76.49661, 42.44063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $4.50 | $49.88 | $99.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $54.85 | $109.70 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $59.20 | $118.40 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $71.11 | $142.22 |
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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