How far is Penn Hills, PA from Cecil, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Cecil, PA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 49m.
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.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Cecil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Cecil.
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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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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree
893 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Greentree Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Parks Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road
1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Cecil.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Cecil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Cecil?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Penn Hills and 14.2 miles from Cecil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Cecil.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 21.1 mi (33.95 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cecil
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,220 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295100, -80.1708900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
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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