How far is Dale, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Dale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dale and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale and Pittsburgh.
-
1
Start on Dale Road
826 ft · 40 sec · Dale Road
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Forgedale Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Forgedale Road
-
3
Turn right onto Baldy Hill Road
48 m · 7 sec · Baldy Hill Road
-
4
Turn left onto Oysterdale Road
5.3 mi · 11 min · Oysterdale Road
-
5
Turn right onto West Philadelphia Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Philadelphia Avenue
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
-
8
Continue on Blandon Road
105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road
-
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blandon Road
29 m · 2 sec · Blandon Road
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Blandon Road
-
11
Turn left onto Pricetown Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pricetown Road
-
12
Continue on Warren Street Bypass
16.9 mi · 23 min · Warren Street Bypass
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
-
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
-
21
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
-
23
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
-
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
-
25
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
-
26
Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dale and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dale and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dale to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Dale and 141.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.74 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dale and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 230.35 mi (370.72 km).
#1 Dale
Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 40.4162100, -75.6157400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.74 | $81.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.85 | $91.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.39 | $98.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.62 | $119.24 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.