How far is Cheltenham, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Cheltenham, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheltenham and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham and Penn Hills.
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Start on East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 9 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1850 ft · 44 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottman Avenue
2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue
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Continue on Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Limekiln Pike
106 m · 10 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn right onto South Easton Road
1564 ft · 33 sec · South Easton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
282.7 mi · 5 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 Cheltenham and Penn Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 05h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Cheltenham and 152 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.76 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheltenham and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheltenham and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 251.93 mi (405.44 km).
#1 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $47.76 | $95.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $52.70 | $105.40 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $56.76 | $113.53 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $70.09 | $140.17 |
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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