How far is Dunbar, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Dunbar, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.43 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.78 mi
60.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.78 mi
Kilometers
60.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.43 mi
Kilometers
89.2 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Tue, May 5, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Dunbar
Tue, May 5, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunbar
2026-05-05T12:00
Arrive Pittsburgh
Tue, May 5, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunbar
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Arona
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Dunbar
27.5 mi
00h 31m
To Pittsburgh
27.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 34 sec · Woodvale Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodvale Street

    1873 ft · 51 sec · Woodvale Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dunbar Road

    2549 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    61 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto University Drive

    2835 ft · 36 sec · University Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Morrell Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South 8th Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · South 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1753 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1874 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunbar 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 33%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 24%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.95 mi · 14%
South 8th Street
7.95 mi · 14%
Morrell Avenue
2.18 mi · 4%
I 70
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arona
00h 31m from Dunbar
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Arona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Dunbar and 27.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunbar and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Arona

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

29 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunbar and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 37.78 mi (60.8 km).

Dunbar

#1 Dunbar

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population966
Coordinates39.9778500, -79.6144800
Altitude319
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: (-79.614384, 39.977937)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.4 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
3.9 gal · 14.8 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.95 $9.66 $19.32
Diesel $5.98 $11.66 $23.32

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunbar and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:00:22.

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.