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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Coatesville, PA is about 261.6 miles (421 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
261.59 mi
05h 13m
Flight
214.76 mi
345.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.76 mi
Kilometers
345.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.59 mi
Kilometers
420.99 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coatesville
Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 7:43 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 Coatesville
Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
130.6 mi
02h 36m
To Coatesville
131 mi
02h 36m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward Coatesville

    83 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 82 South: Coatesville

    139 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North 1st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
192 mi · 73%
PA 283 East
33.3 mi · 13%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 3%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.8 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
5.45 mi · 2%
Newport Road
5.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
214.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 36m from Penn Hills
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Coatesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.6 miles (421 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 130.6 miles from Penn Hills and 131 miles from Coatesville.

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

The direct path is about 214.7 miles (345.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Coatesville. Straight-line distance: 214.76 mi (345.62 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Coatesville

City of Pennsylvania

Population13,006
Coordinates39.9831600, -75.8238400
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Coatesville (-75.82384, 39.98316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.94 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.43
18.46 gal · 69.88 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.71 $75.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.45 $84.90
Premium $4.95 $45.73 $91.45
Diesel $5.98 $55.20 $110.39

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 Coatesville. The current time is 09:17:33.

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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.