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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Greensburg, PA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
29.21 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.98 mi
33.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.98 mi
Kilometers
33.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.21 mi
Kilometers
47.01 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 7:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Greensburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Murrysville
PA

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
14.5 mi
00h 23m
To Greensburg
14.7 mi
00h 23m

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
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wendel Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Pittsburgh Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 33 sec · South Urania Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Urania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11 mi · 38%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 17%
Lincoln Highway
4.78 mi · 16%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Beulah Road
1.49 mi · 5%
West Pittsburgh Street
1.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

11 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murrysville
00h 23m from Penn Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Penn Hills and 14.7 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Murrysville

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

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

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Greensburg

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

Union Station

25 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

29 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

46 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Greensburg (-79.53893, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.9 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.06 gal · 7.8 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.93 $5.07 $10.15
Premium $5.31 $5.46 $10.93
Diesel $6.55 $6.75 $13.49

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 Greensburg. The current time is 17:43:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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