How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dunbar, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dunbar, PA is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
54.8 mi
01h 12m
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
54.8 mi
Kilometers
88.2 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Tue, May 5, 11:50 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Tue, May 5, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-05T10:38
Arrive Dunbar
Tue, May 5, 11:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
27.4 mi
00h 36m
To Dunbar
27.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2792 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    2778 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville

    3223 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · University Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dunbar Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodvale Street

    3108 ft · 2 min · Woodvale Street

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Connellsville Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Connellsville Street

    549 ft · 29 sec · Connellsville Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 33%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 25%
Memorial Boulevard
7.94 mi · 14%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.88 mi · 14%
University Drive
1.68 mi · 3%
US 119 South
0.61 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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arona
00h 36m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 27.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 27.4 miles from Dunbar.

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 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pittsburgh and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 37.78 mi (60.8 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
Dunbar

#2 Dunbar

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population966
Coordinates39.9778500, -79.6144800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Dunbar (-79.61448, 39.97785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 Pittsburgh and Dunbar. The current time is 10:38:07.

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.