How far is Penn Hills, PA from Caln, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Caln, PA is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Caln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Caln.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road
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Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
7.7 mi · 10 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Take the exit right toward Reeceville Road
804 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Reeceville Road
999 ft · 26 sec · Reeceville Road
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Continue on North Caln Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2025 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Seltzer Avenue
69 m · 10 sec · Seltzer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seltzer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Caln.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
192 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Caln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Caln?
The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 131.7 miles from Penn Hills and 132 miles from Caln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $76.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Caln.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Caln. Straight-line distance: 216.93 mi (349.11 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caln
Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,089 |
| Coordinates | 39.9909400, -75.7802200 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caln (-75.78022, 39.99094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 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 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $38.00 | $76.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.77 | $85.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.61 | $111.23 |
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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