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

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
231.23 mi
03h 49m
Flight
181.86 mi
292.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.86 mi
Kilometers
292.68 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.23 mi
Kilometers
372.13 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Fri, Jul 17, 11:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Fri, Jul 17, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-07-17T07:40
Arrive Penn Hills
Fri, Jul 17, 11:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
114.9 mi
01h 54m
To Penn Hills
116.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Smoke

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    2275 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Summit Drive

    2478 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marietta Avenue

    1207 ft · 34 sec · Marietta Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ivy Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ivy Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stony Battery Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Stony Battery Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2064 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Harrisburg Pike

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Esbenshade Road

    130 m · 9 sec · South Esbenshade Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Esbenshade Road

    1664 ft · 41 sec · Esbenshade Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

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

    765 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill

    2211 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 83%
PA 283 West
21.2 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.63 mi · 2%
Stony Battery Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.23 mi · 1%
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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 54m from Hempfield
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Smoke leaving Hempfield and Smoke near Penn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hempfield to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Hempfield and 116.4 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Smoke around Hempfield and Smoke near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley-Hi, 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 Valley-Hi.

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 181.86 mi (292.68 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.438938, 40.054814)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.89 L · about $33.34
Round trip
$66.68
16.32 gal · 61.78 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.34 $66.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.53 $75.06
Premium $4.95 $40.42 $80.85
Diesel $5.98 $48.80 $97.59

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 · Jul 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hempfield and Penn Hills. The current time is 07:40:19.

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.