How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dunnstown, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dunnstown, PA is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
172.73 mi
03h 44m
Flight
143.21 mi
230.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.21 mi
Kilometers
230.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.73 mi
Kilometers
277.99 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunnstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Dunnstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Tunnelhill
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Pittsburgh
86.2 mi
01h 52m
To Dunnstown
86.5 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea

    1357 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Paul Mack Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Paul Mack Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    808 ft · 14 sec · East Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Henderson Street

    98 m · 6 sec · North Henderson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Woodward Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Woodward Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodward Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 36%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 34%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 7%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunnelhill
01h 52m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Dunnstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Tunnelhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 86.5 miles from Dunnstown.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.88 one way or $49.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Dunnstown.

Stop Ideas Near Tunnelhill

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

13 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

45 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Dunnstown. Straight-line distance: 143.21 mi (230.47 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
Dunnstown

#2 Dunnstown

Place in in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,360
Coordinates41.1459000, -77.4213700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Dunnstown (-77.42137, 41.1459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $24.88
Round trip
$49.77
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.88 $49.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.01 $56.02
Premium $4.95 $30.17 $60.34
Diesel $5.98 $36.42 $72.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Dunnstown. The current time is 01:21:20.

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.