How far is Dale, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Dale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
2038 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Bedford Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue
2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street
1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street
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Continue on Harold Avenue
9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue
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Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville
861 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
40 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
40 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dale and Mostly Cloudy 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 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Dale and 35.9 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dale and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria
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 New Alexandria.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).
#1 Dale
Positioned within Cambria County in western Pennsylvania, this borough is a residential enclave entirely surrounded by the city of Johnstown.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3128500, -78.9041900 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $4.41 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $11.98 | $23.97 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
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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