How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dorrance, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dorrance, PA is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Dorrance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Dorrance.
-
1
Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
-
2
Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
-
3
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
-
4
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
-
5
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
-
6
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
-
7
Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
-
8
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
-
11
Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
-
13
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
-
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Dorrance
1587 ft · 40 sec
-
18
Turn sharp left onto Blue Ridge Trail
4.2 mi · 10 min · Blue Ridge Trail
-
19
Turn right onto St Marys Road
14 m · 2 sec · St Marys Road
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Marys Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Dorrance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Dorrance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Dorrance?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 128.2 miles from Dorrance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.90 one way or $73.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Dorrance.
Stop Ideas Near Stormstown
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 Stormstown.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Dorrance. Straight-line distance: 213.61 mi (343.78 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 Dorrance
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1048000, -76.0082600 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorrance (-76.00826, 41.1048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.73 | $89.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.00 | $108.00 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.