How far is Franconia, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Franconia, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (380 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Penn Hills.
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Start on Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Turn right onto Wambold Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
2984 ft · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.4 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.9 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Franconia 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
278 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Franconia 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 Franconia to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 303.7 miles (488.8 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 151.4 miles from Franconia and 152.4 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.1 miles (380 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.85 one way or $95.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franconia 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 Franconia and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 236.14 mi (380.03 km).
#1 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $47.85 | $95.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $56.87 | $113.74 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $70.22 | $140.43 |
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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