How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dale, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dale, PA is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Dale.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Pricetown Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Pricetown Road
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Turn right onto Blandon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Blandon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blandon Road
28 m · 2 sec · Blandon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Philadelphia Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Oysterdale Road
5.3 mi · 11 min · Oysterdale Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Baldy Hill Road
48 m · 5 sec · Baldy Hill Road
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Turn left onto Forgedale Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Forgedale Road
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Turn left onto Dale Road
826 ft · 36 sec · Dale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Dale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Dale?
The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 141.2 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.66 one way or $81.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Dale. Straight-line distance: 230.35 mi (370.72 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dale
Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 40.4162100, -75.6157400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-75.61574, 40.41621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.66 | $81.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.29 | $98.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
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 18, 2026
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