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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
156.5 mi
03h 16m
Flight
121.33 mi
195.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.33 mi
Kilometers
195.26 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.5 mi
Kilometers
251.87 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chambersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Chambersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Penn Hills
78.2 mi
01h 38m
To Chambersburg
78.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  17. 17

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    2744 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    1540 ft · 51 sec · South Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West King Street

    1249 ft · 47 sec · West King Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 67%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 13%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 3%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
US 30
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
121.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 38m from Penn Hills
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Chambersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Penn Hills and 78.4 miles from Chambersburg.

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

The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 121.33 mi (195.26 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.11
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.55 $45.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $4.95 $27.35 $54.69
Diesel $5.98 $33.01 $66.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Chambersburg. The current time is 03:19:44.

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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.