How far is Allison Park, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Allison Park, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allison Park and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allison Park and Penn Hills.
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Start on the route
97 m · 30 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway
4 mi · 8 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Butler Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Butler Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on 62nd Street Bridge
2161 ft · 50 sec · 62nd Street Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Butler Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Butler Street
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
2534 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Allegheny River Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
2206 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allison Park and Penn Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Allegheny River Boulevard
Continue on Allegheny River Boulevard
4.29 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Allison Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Penn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allison Park to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sharpsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Allison Park and 6.2 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allison Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Sharpsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharpsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allison Park and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12 km).
#1 Allison Park
Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5595100, -79.9586700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $1.94 | $3.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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