How far is Coatesville, PA from Penn Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Coatesville, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
261.19 mi
04h 26m
Flight
214.76 mi
345.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.76 mi
Kilometers
345.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.19 mi
Kilometers
420.34 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 3:11 PM EDT
Return by in Coatesville
Tue, May 5, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coatesville
2026-05-05T10:44
Arrive Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 3:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coatesville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Coatesville
130.7 mi
02h 13m
To Penn Hills
130.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coatesville and Penn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville and Penn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West

    879 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    885 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill

    2211 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coatesville and Penn Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 73%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 11%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.25 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
5.63 mi · 2%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.55 mi · 2%
Newport Road
5.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

191 mi · 03h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 13m from Coatesville
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coatesville and 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 Coatesville to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 261.2 miles (420.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from Coatesville and 130.5 miles from Penn Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.67 one way or $75.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coatesville and Chance Rain Showers near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coatesville and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 214.76 mi (345.62 km).

Coatesville

#1 Coatesville

City of Pennsylvania

Population13,006
Coordinates39.9831600, -75.8238400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: North 1st Avenue (-75.823893, 39.983121)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 420 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.22 gal
34.89 L · about $37.67
Round trip
$75.35
18.44 gal · 69.78 L
Estimated CO2
81.9 kg one way
Round trip: 163.9 kg / 361 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.67 $75.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.40 $84.81
Premium $4.95 $45.68 $91.35
Diesel $5.98 $55.14 $110.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coatesville and Penn Hills. The current time is 10:44:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.