How far is Dickinson, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Dickinson, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.09 mi
03h 01m
Flight
142.07 mi
228.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.07 mi
Kilometers
228.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.09 mi
Kilometers
289.82 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Dickinson
Sun, Apr 19, 5:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dickinson
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dickinson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Dickinson
89.9 mi
01h 30m
To Pittsburgh
90.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    991 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Centerville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South High Street

    1590 ft · 39 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1354 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Greenspring Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Greenspring Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Newville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Newville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1876 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Mountain Street

    781 ft · 13 sec · North Mountain Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Enola Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2375 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    145.8 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickinson and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi · 81%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 7%
Greenspring Road
6.01 mi · 3%
Centerville Road
5.21 mi · 3%
Newville Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Turnpike Road
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

146 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 30m from Dickinson
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Dickinson and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Dickinson and 90.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.99 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Dickinson and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Baltimore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Baltimore.

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 142.07 mi (228.64 km).

Dickinson

#1 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Bottom Road (-77.335031, 40.113487)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.06 L · about $25.99
Round trip
$51.97
12.72 gal · 48.12 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.99 $51.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.25 $58.50
Premium $4.95 $31.51 $63.01
Diesel $5.98 $38.03 $76.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dickinson and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:58:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.