This 316.5-mile journey from Dyberry, PA, to Pittsburgh, PA, is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take around 5 hours and 29 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $52. The route stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its western counterpart. Given the duration and nature of the drive, it’s a manageable day trip for most drivers looking for a direct route without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
158.1 miles from Dyberry, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi
1h 47m
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi
1h 25m
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi
42m
I 99
33.8 mi
36m
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi
28m
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi
18m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi
18m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyberry, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
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Start on State Route 1003
90 ft·6 sec·State Route 1003
2
Turn right onto Bates Road
0.1 mi·38 sec·Bates Road
3
Turn sharp right onto PA 191
3.2 mi·4 min·Hancock Highway
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Continue on PA 191
0.7 mi·1 min·Fair Avenue
5
Continue on PA 191
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 6
0.9 mi·2 min·West Park Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6
11 mi·20 min·Roosevelt Highway
8
Continue on US 6
15 mi·18 min·Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-BarreUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 81
35 mi·42 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 161Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
14
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi·28 min·Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi·36 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
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Continue on this road
0.5 mi·43 sec·this road
18
Continue on US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
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Continue on US 22
13 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
13 mi·18 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 71BToward Second AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Second Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Second Avenue
24
At end of road, turn right onto Ross Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·Ross Street
25
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
352 ft·10 sec·Fifth Avenue
26
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft·21 sec·Grant Street
Use the right lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 29-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Dyberry, PA, to maximize daylight hours and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop and a turn-heavy profile, plan your breaks strategically. The estimated fuel cost of $52 is a good budget to keep in mind. Keep an eye on your GPS for the numerous turns indicated by the route's local road nature; it's easy to miss a turn when you're not on a main highway. The flexibility of a non-highway route allows for spontaneous, brief pauses if you spot a point of interest, though none are specifically noted on this route.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.1 miles from Dyberry, PA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 70 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.1 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburgh, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dyberry, 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 Dyberry, PA
This is one driving day of about 316.3 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Dyberry, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.2 and 316.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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32.2 mi into trip|~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
6
167.7 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
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302 mi into trip|~6h 15m in|I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
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315.5 mi into trip|~6h 33m in
Take the exit toward Second Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 71B
Toward Second Avenue
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316.2 mi into trip|~6h 35m in|Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.44 one way
$104.88 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.43
$114.86
premium
$4.93
$61.34
$122.68
diesel
$5.61
$69.84
$139.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.9
1
$33.21
$15.18
Efficient EV
79.1
0
$27.68
$12.65
EV Truck/SUV
126.5
1
$44.28
$20.24
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Dyberry, PA
Late night
in Dyberry on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Late night
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
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
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
44 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 251
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 316.5-mile trip, as there are no highway segments. The route utilizes State Route 1003, Bates Road, and Hancock Highway, keeping you on more intimate, local roadways. Without any significant highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted driving segment is not a major factor, suggesting frequent changes in direction and scenery. This profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on high-speed roads.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 316.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dyberry, PA and Pittsburgh, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
Top landmarks
•Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
•Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
•Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 36m. Total distance: 316.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pittsburgh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pittsburgh, PA before the return drive.
