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

The driving distance from Easton, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.77 mi
01h 29m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.77 mi
Kilometers
115.5 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Easton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-10-15T15:47
Arrive Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Kittanning
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Easton
30.8 mi
00h 44m
To Penn Hills
41 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Canoe Ripple Road

    14 m · 4 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whitmer Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · Whitmer Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Street

    125 m · 12 sec · Bald Eagle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colrain Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Colrain Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2816 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lawsonham Street

    2529 ft · 1 min · Lawsonham Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lawsonham Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Lawsonham Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Road

    130 m · 12 sec · Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 1003

    1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 1003

  11. 11

    Continue on Lawsonham Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lawsonham Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Road

    608 ft · 17 sec · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mahoning Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Mahoning Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sr1003

    939 ft · 26 sec · Sr1003

  15. 15

    Continue on SR 1003

    1.5 km · 2 min · SR 1003

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 1031

    831 ft · 23 sec · State Route 1031

  17. 17

    Continue on Clay Avenue

    1606 ft · 49 sec · Clay Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street

    96 m · 10 sec · 4th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 1031

    2.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 1031

  20. 20

    Continue on Sr1031

    872 ft · 24 sec · Sr1031

  21. 21

    Continue on Sr1032

    1 km · 2 min · Sr1032

  22. 22

    Continue on Johnson Avenue

    797 ft · 12 sec · Johnson Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnston Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Johnston Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Oak Avenue

    1080 ft · 30 sec · Oak Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Oak Drive

    551 ft · 15 sec · Oak Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clearfield Pike

    128 m · 12 sec · Clearfield Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on East Market Street

    1752 ft · 56 sec · East Market Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Kittanning Citizens Bridge

    1076 ft · 18 sec · Kittanning Citizens Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Franklin Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp straight

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    3194 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1763 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    24.8 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar

    1379 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Indianola Road

    3060 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hulton Bridge

    1749 ft · 43 sec · Hulton Bridge

  40. 40

    Continue on Hulton Road

    1183 ft · 35 sec · Hulton Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue

    2206 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.8 mi · 35%
Johnston Avenue
4.73 mi · 7%
Lawsonham Road
4.7 mi · 7%
Colrain Street
4.5 mi · 6%
State Route 1031
3.08 mi · 4%
Mahoning Road
2.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Kittanning
00h 44m from Easton
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Easton 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 Easton to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Kittanning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Easton and 41 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Easton and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near West Kittanning

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Kittanning, 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 West Kittanning.

RAIL

Greensburg

56 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

56 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

74 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Canoe Ripple Road (-79.540922, 41.127365)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.59
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $11.29 $22.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $5.31 $13.42 $26.84
Diesel $6.55 $16.57 $33.14

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and Penn Hills. The current time is 15:47:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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