The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to DuBois, PA covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, PA 28, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 16m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and PA 28. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Sixth Avenue
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward PA 28: Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 28: Etna
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge onto PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
38.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, In...
5
98.4 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to DuBois, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
Indiana
38.1 mi in|~50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi
47m
PA 28
36.7 mi
54m
Keystone Shortway
17.5 mi
18m
US 422
5.1 mi
6m
Rich Highway
1.4 mi
1m
West Dubois Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
<1m
PA 28 Truck
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 36.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and DuBois, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft·5 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
309 ft·10 sec·Sixth Avenue
3
Turn left onto Bigelow Square
365 ft·8 sec·Bigelow Square
4
Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
0.2 mi·19 sec·Bigelow Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
6
Merge onto I 579
0.3 mi·28 sec·Veterans Bridge
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward PA 28: EtnaUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 28
37 mi·47 min·Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·52 sec
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
10
Merge onto US 422; PA 28
5.1 mi·6 min·US 422; PA 28
11
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
37 mi·54 min·PA 28; PA 66
12
Take the ramp onto PA 28 Truck
0.4 mi·46 sec·PA 28 Truck
13
Merge onto I 80; PA 28 Truck
17 mi·18 min·Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
15
Turn slight left
187 ft·7 sec
16
Turn right onto US 219
1.4 mi·1 min·Rich Highway
17
Continue on US 219
0.9 mi·1 min·West Dubois Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 219
0.6 mi·52 sec·Liberty Boulevard
19
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
80 ft·1 sec·East Park Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Park Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DuBois, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pittsburgh, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Pittsburgh, PA
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.83 one way
$33.65 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.43
$36.86
premium
$4.93
$19.68
$39.37
diesel
$5.61
$22.41
$44.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.66
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.50
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night
in Pittsburgh on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
DuBois, PA
Late night
in DuBois on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to DuBois, PA covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, PA 28, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (PA 28 / Allegheny Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to DuBois, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.
