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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Darby, PA is about 300 miles (482.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
299.97 mi
05h 49m
Flight
244.98 mi
394.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.98 mi
Kilometers
394.25 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.97 mi
Kilometers
482.75 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darby
Mon, May 25, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Mon, May 25, 7:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-05-25T07:50
Arrive Darby
Mon, May 25, 1:40 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
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
149.8 mi
02h 55m
To Darby
150.2 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3.3 mi · 9 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Ridge Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 90%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.23 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.26 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 55m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300 miles (482.8 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 149.8 miles from Penn Hills and 150.2 miles from Darby.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Darby.

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 Darby. Straight-line distance: 244.98 mi (394.25 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Darby

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,704
Coordinates39.9184500, -75.2590700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Darby (-75.25907, 39.91845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.07 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
21.18 gal · 80.14 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.70 $97.41
Premium $4.95 $52.46 $104.93
Diesel $5.98 $63.33 $126.66

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Darby. The current time is 07:50:50.

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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.