How far is Dorrance, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Dorrance, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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
255.26 mi
04h 24m
Flight
213.61 mi
343.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.61 mi
Kilometers
343.78 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.26 mi
Kilometers
410.8 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Dorrance
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dorrance
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dorrance
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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Dorrance
127.3 mi
02h 12m
To Pittsburgh
127.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 Dorrance and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on St Marys Road

    14 m · 3 sec · St Marys Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail

    4 mi · 10 min · Blue Ridge Trail

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Dorrance

    1270 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 39%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 12m from Dorrance
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dorrance 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 Dorrance to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Dorrance and 127.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dorrance and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stormstown, 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 Stormstown.

RAIL

Tyrone

23 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dorrance and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.78 km).

Dorrance

#1 Dorrance

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,235
Coordinates41.1048000, -76.0082600
Altitude343
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: St Marys Road (-76.008289, 41.104809)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.63
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.81 $73.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.44 $82.87
Premium $4.95 $44.64 $89.27
Diesel $5.98 $53.88 $107.76

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 Dorrance and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:12:32.

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.