How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dale, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dale, PA is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.63 mi
01h 46m
Flight
58.14 mi
93.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.63 mi
Kilometers
110.45 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Fri, Nov 6, 11:08 AM EST
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 12:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-11-06T09:21
Arrive Dale
Fri, Nov 6, 11:08 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
34.2 mi
00h 53m
To Dale
34.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    41.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Johns Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Johns Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 60%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 20%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 12%
Johns Street
1.74 mi · 3%
Cooper Avenue
1.17 mi · 2%
Iron Street
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

41.1 mi · 01h 01m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
58.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
00h 53m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy 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 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 34.4 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Dale. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
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#2 Dale

Positioned within Cambria County in western Pennsylvania, this borough is a residential enclave entirely surrounded by the city of Johnstown.

Population0
Coordinates40.3128500, -78.9041900
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Dale (-78.90419, 40.31285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.83 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $5.28 $12.78 $25.57
Diesel $6.59 $15.94 $31.89

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Dale. The current time is 09:21:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.