How far is Penn Hills, PA from Franconia, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Franconia, PA is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (380 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Franconia.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278.3 mi · 5 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
2275 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
1730 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike
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Turn right onto Wambold Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Wambold Road
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Turn left onto Allentown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Allentown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allentown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Franconia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Franconia?
The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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 151.6 miles from Penn Hills and 152.7 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.1 miles (380 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.2 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 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.94 one way or $95.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 236.14 mi (380.03 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.3078800, -75.3576800 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-75.35768, 40.30788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $47.94 | $95.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $52.89 | $105.79 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $56.98 | $113.95 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $70.35 | $140.69 |
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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