How far is Dunbar, PA from Davidson, PA?

The driving distance from Dunbar, PA to Davidson, PA is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.8 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.3 mi
19.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Davidson
Wed, Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunbar
2026-04-15T11:54
Arrive Davidson
Wed, Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dunbar
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Walker
PA

Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Dunbar
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Davidson
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunbar and Davidson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar and Davidson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Connellsville Street

    1625 ft · 1 min · Connellsville Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Woodvale Street

    1236 ft · 35 sec · Woodvale Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ranch Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto University Drive

    6.5 mi · 7 min · University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 43 North: Brownsville, Pittsburgh

    2966 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Brier Hill, Brownsville

    2242 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1861 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto National Pike

    1644 ft · 31 sec · National Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Twin Hills Road

    135 m · 22 sec · Twin Hills Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar and Davidson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
7.98 mi · 45%
University Drive
6.48 mi · 36%
Ranch Road
1.01 mi · 6%
PA 43 North
0.56 mi · 3%
US 40
0.43 mi · 2%
National Pike
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

7.98 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walker
00h 12m from Dunbar
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Davidson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dunbar to Davidson?

The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Walker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Dunbar and 8.9 miles from Davidson.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Davidson.

Stop Ideas Near Walker

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

15 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

44 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Grantsville, MD

59 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Davidson. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.8 km).

Dunbar

#1 Dunbar

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population966
Coordinates39.9778500, -79.6144800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
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#2 Davidson

Township in southern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Population528
Coordinates39.9886900, -79.8464300
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Start: Dunbar (-79.61448, 39.97785)
End: Davidson (-79.84643, 39.98869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.38 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.76 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunbar and Davidson. The current time is 11:54:35.

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.