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.
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.
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Morning
in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 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
Destination
Dunbar, PA
Morning
in Dunbar on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
36 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
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.
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 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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.38 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Dunbar, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dunbar, PA before heading back.
