Pittsburgh to Dunbar is 54.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick getaway or a focused journey. You'll primarily be on major highways for a good portion of the drive, so expect a generally efficient transit. Consider this trip if you need to cover this specific distance without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 58% of the route on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including an uninterrupted stretch of 18.3 miles. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Memorial Boulevard will also feature in your journey. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The character shifts from efficient highway travel to more localized routes closer to Dunbar.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14.3 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
14.7 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
33.2 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New...
6
33.7 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, G...
6
34.2 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward US 119 South: Connellsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 119 South: Connellsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Dunbar, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio, Harrisburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Pa Turnpike 66: Connellsville and Greensburg - among others.
Patp: Ohio
14.3 mi in|~20m
Harrisburg
14.3 mi in|~20m
Wheeling
33.2 mi in|~42m
New Stanton
33.2 mi in|~42m
Pa Turnpike 66: Connellsville
33.7 mi in|~43m
Greensburg
33.7 mi in|~43m
Delmont
33.7 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi
19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi
18m
Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi
9m
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.9 mi
9m
University Drive
1.7 mi
1m
Woodvale Street
0.6 mi
1m
Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Dunbar Road
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Dunbar, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
45 ft·9 sec·Grant Street
2
Continue on Grant Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Grant Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
4
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 85Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·30 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
18 mi·19 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 75Toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 South: ConnellsvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 119
7.9 mi·9 min·Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
13
Continue on US 119
7.9 mi·9 min·Memorial Boulevard
14
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi·39 sec·Blackstone Road
15
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi·33 sec·Morrell Avenue
16
Turn slight right onto US 119
1.7 mi·1 min·University Drive
17
Turn left onto Dunbar Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Dunbar Road
18
Continue on Woodvale Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Woodvale Street
19
Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Connellsville Street
20
Continue on Connellsville Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Connellsville Street
21
Turn left
44 ft·3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Pittsburgh, PA
· 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunbar, PA
The final approach into Dunbar, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.17 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$9.95
$19.90
premium
$4.93
$10.63
$21.26
diesel
$5.61
$12.10
$24.20
Estimated Tolls: $2.38
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(18.3 mi)$2.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.4
0
$5.75
$2.63
Efficient EV
13.7
0
$4.79
$2.19
EV Truck/SUV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening
in Pittsburgh on Friday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 14 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Dunbar, PA
Evening
in Dunbar on Friday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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
1h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Dunbar, PA covers 54.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Memorial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 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 $9.09 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 54.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 14.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pittsburgh, PA and Dunbar, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio, Harrisburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Pa Turnpike 66: Connellsville and Greensburg - among others.
