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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Ardmore, PA is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.98 mi
05h 35m
Flight
242.51 mi
390.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.51 mi
Kilometers
390.29 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.98 mi
Kilometers
468.29 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 1:02 PM EST
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 6:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-11-07T07:27
Arrive Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 1:02 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:00 PM EST
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
144.9 mi
02h 47m
To Ardmore
146.1 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    4.9 mi · 12 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Llanfair Road

    1026 ft · 49 sec · Llanfair Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Church Road

    100 m · 12 sec · Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sibley Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sibley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 93%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.9 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
I 76 East
4.04 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
242.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 47m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Penn Hills and 146.1 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 242.5 miles (390.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 242.51 mi (390.29 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0067800, -75.2854600
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Ardmore (-75.28546, 40.00678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.87 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.42
20.54 gal · 77.74 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $45.21 $90.42
Mid-grade $4.82 $49.53 $99.06
Premium $5.27 $54.16 $108.33
Diesel $6.58 $67.60 $135.19

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Ardmore. The current time is 07:27:10.

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.