Gettysburg to Ithaca: Road Trip Guide & Distance

184.5 miles 296.9 km · straight line
230.6 miles estimated 371.1 km · driving distance
4h 38min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gettysburg from Ithaca?

The distance from Gettysburg to Ithaca is 184.5 miles (296.9 km) as the crow flies. Ithaca is located NNE of Gettysburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 230.6 miles, taking about 4h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Gettysburg in Pennsylvania and Ithaca in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gettysburg and Ithaca. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gettysburg to Ithaca

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 38min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 34min $18–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 24min $28–$81* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gettysburg & Ithaca

Quick Facts

Gettysburg
39.83°N, 77.23°W
America/New_York
168m elevation
Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 62 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 135 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients