How far is Dunmore, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
284.77 mi
04h 53m
Flight
237.58 mi
382.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.58 mi
Kilometers
382.35 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.77 mi
Kilometers
458.3 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 3, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dunmore
Sun, May 3, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunmore
2026-05-02T20:42
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, May 3, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunmore
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Dunmore
141.4 mi
02h 26m
To Pittsburgh
143.4 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Blakely Street

    1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Street

    1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunmore 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 22%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 26m from Dunmore
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Dunmore and Patchy Frost near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Dunmore and 143.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.06 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Dunmore and Patchy Frost near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 237.58 mi (382.35 km).

Dunmore

#1 Dunmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population12,836
Coordinates41.4198000, -75.6324100
Altitude295
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: South Blakely Street (-75.632442, 41.41982)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $41.06
Round trip
$82.13
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.06 $82.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.22 $92.44
Premium $4.95 $49.79 $99.58
Diesel $5.98 $60.10 $120.20

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunmore and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:42:12.

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.