How far is Cecil, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Cecil, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cecil and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cecil and Penn Hills.
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Start on Hickory Grade Road
1741 ft · 1 min · Hickory Grade Road
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Turn left onto Parks Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sharpsburg
1031 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
18 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp straight
1092 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right onto 62nd Street Bridge
1444 ft · 36 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 Cecil 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 Cecil 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 Cecil to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Cecil and 16.5 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cecil and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cecil and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.95 km).
#1 Cecil
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,220 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295100, -80.1708900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.88 | $13.76 |
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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