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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
294.67 mi
05h 49m
Flight
241.74 mi
389.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.74 mi
Kilometers
389.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.67 mi
Kilometers
474.22 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Tue, May 5, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-05-05T09:17
Arrive Baldwin
Tue, May 5, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Penn Hills
147.1 mi
02h 54m
To Baldwin
147.6 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1696 ft · 34 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bullens Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Bullens Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    147 m · 12 sec · Chester Pike

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 2 min · Saville Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baldwin Creek

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 87%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 3%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 1%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 54m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Penn Hills and 147.6 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.49 one way or $84.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Sunny near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 241.74 mi (389.05 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Baldwin (-75.33602, 39.86233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.36 L · about $42.49
Round trip
$84.99
20.8 gal · 78.72 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.49 $84.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.83 $95.66
Premium $4.95 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.98 $62.19 $124.38

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Baldwin. The current time is 09:17:32.

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.