How far is Carlisle, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Penn Hills.
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Start on East High Street
21 m · 6 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto North Hanover Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill
2211 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Hollow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Verona Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road
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Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road
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Turn left 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 Carlisle and Penn Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Carlisle and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manns Choice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Carlisle and 92.7 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carlisle and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice
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 Manns Choice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.04 km).
#1 Carlisle
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 19,213 |
| Coordinates | 40.2014800, -77.1888700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $4.46 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
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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