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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Fairview, PA is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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
293.7 mi
05h 46m
Flight
241.17 mi
388.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.17 mi
Kilometers
388.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.7 mi
Kilometers
472.66 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Tue, May 5, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 8:50 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 Fairview
Tue, May 5, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
146.6 mi
02h 53m
To Fairview
147.1 mi
02h 53m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Macdade Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1907 ft · 49 sec · Fairview Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Essex Avenue

    665 ft · 23 sec · Essex Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Essex Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 87%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 3%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 1%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 53m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Penn Hills and 147.1 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.33 one way or $84.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 241.17 mi (388.12 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Fairview

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population186
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.3446300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Fairview (-75.34463, 39.87178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.23 L · about $42.33
Round trip
$84.66
20.72 gal · 78.46 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.33 $84.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.65 $95.29
Premium $4.95 $51.32 $102.65
Diesel $5.98 $61.95 $123.91

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 Fairview. The current time is 09:17:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.