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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Aston, PA is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
289.27 mi
05h 36m
Flight
235.75 mi
379.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.75 mi
Kilometers
379.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.27 mi
Kilometers
465.53 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Apr 16, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive Aston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
144.4 mi
02h 48m
To Aston
144.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Valleybrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valleybrook Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Llewellyn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Birney Highway

    827 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway

    35 m · 3 sec · Birney Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway

    2263 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Aston Mills Road

    1202 ft · 24 sec · Aston Mills Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aston Mills Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 89%
Pottstown Pike
15.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
Baltimore Pike
3.83 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 48m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Aston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 144.4 miles from Penn Hills and 144.8 miles from Aston.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Aston.

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 Aston. Straight-line distance: 235.75 mi (379.41 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Aston

#2 Aston

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population16,754
Coordinates39.8742800, -75.4482500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Aston (-75.44825, 39.87428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.64 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
20.42 gal · 77.28 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.72 $83.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.96 $93.91
Premium $4.95 $50.58 $101.16
Diesel $5.98 $61.06 $122.11

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Aston. The current time is 19:25:01.

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.