How far is Penn Hills, PA from Elizabeth, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Elizabeth.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Beulah Road
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brown Avenue
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Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
2445 ft · 46 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Continue on Braddock Avenue
1032 ft · 22 sec · Braddock Avenue
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Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway
1772 ft · 37 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Westinghouse Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Westinghouse Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monongahela Avenue North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue North
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Turn left onto 9th Street
90 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Ohio Avenue
3016 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Continue on Glassport Road
2404 ft · 48 sec · Glassport Road
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Continue on Lincoln Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Boulevard
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Continue on McKeesport Road
1.2 km · 1 min · McKeesport Road
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1982 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Elizabeth.
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.
Beulah Road
Continue on Beulah Road
2.81 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Penn Hills and 10.9 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.44 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near North Versailles
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 North Versailles.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 16.24 mi (26.14 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
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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