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

The driving distance from Hopewell, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
263.41 mi
04h 32m
Flight
207.97 mi
334.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.97 mi
Kilometers
334.7 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.41 mi
Kilometers
423.91 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Thu, Oct 15, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-10-15T13:57
Arrive Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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 Hopewell
131.4 mi
02h 16m
To Penn Hills
132 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
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 Hopewell and Penn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    1132 ft · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Roneys Corner Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

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

    765 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill

    2211 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 73%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 11%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 3%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 3%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.63 mi · 2%
Lampeter Road
4.61 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
208 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 16m from Hopewell
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopewell 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 Hopewell to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 131.4 miles from Hopewell and 132 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 208 miles (334.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hopewell and Mostly Cloudy 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 Hopewell and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 207.97 mi (334.7 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population12,548
Coordinates39.7792700, -76.0163400
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.016267, 39.779323)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.18 L · about $41.47
Round trip
$82.94
18.58 gal · 70.36 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $41.47 $82.94
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.75 $91.51
Premium $5.31 $49.28 $98.57
Diesel $6.55 $60.85 $121.70

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 Hopewell and Penn Hills. The current time is 13:57:00.

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.