How far is Palmer, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Penn Hills.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Continue on Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Turn left onto National Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike
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Continue on Broadway Street
620 ft · 14 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
22.7 mi · 25 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
783 ft · 16 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Payne Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Payne Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Clairton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Clairton Road
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Continue on North 8th Street
119 m · 8 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on Walnut Avenue
2150 ft · 51 sec · Walnut Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
737 ft · 12 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge
2480 ft · 1 min · Clairton-Glassport Bridge
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · Westinghouse Avenue
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Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
1570 ft · 26 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Continue on Braddock Avenue
889 ft · 19 sec · Braddock Avenue
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Turn straight onto Tri-Boro Expressway
2689 ft · 54 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Beulah Road
2.8 mi · 5 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 Palmer and Penn Hills.
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.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
22.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Palmer and 38.9 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmer and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Wallace
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 Wallace.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 40.95 mi (65.9 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
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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