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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Easton, PA is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.05 mi
01h 46m
Flight
45.99 mi
74.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.05 mi
Kilometers
114.34 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Fri, Oct 16, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Easton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kittanning
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
35.5 mi
00h 53m
To Easton
35.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 29 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Verona Road

    77 m · 7 sec · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wildwood Avenue

    1953 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hulton Road

    1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hulton Bridge

    1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Indianola Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Indianola Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    24.9 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    788 ft · 40 sec · Liberty Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Penn Street

    11.4 mi · 20 min · Penn Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    812 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Carwick Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Carwick Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Street

    125 m · 10 sec · Bald Eagle Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    137 m · 9 sec · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2596 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Madison Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Madison Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Whitmer Road

    1753 ft · 1 min · Whitmer Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Canoe Ripple Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.9 mi · 35%
US 422 East
22.5 mi · 32%
Penn Street
11.4 mi · 16%
Carwick Road
4.5 mi · 6%
Madison Street
2.5 mi · 4%
Allegheny River Boulevard
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittanning
00h 53m from Penn Hills
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Kittanning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Penn Hills and 35.6 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Kittanning

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

57 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

74 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Easton. Straight-line distance: 45.99 mi (74.01 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Easton (-79.54088, 41.12728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.41
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $11.20 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.93 $12.36 $24.72
Premium $5.31 $13.32 $26.63
Diesel $6.55 $16.44 $32.88

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Easton. The current time is 20:46:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.