How far is Penn Hills, PA from Hermitage, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Hermitage, PA is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Hermitage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Hermitage.
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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 · 29 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn left onto Verona Road
77 m · 7 sec · Verona Road
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1953 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hulton Road
1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road
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Continue on Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Turn right onto Freeport Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
37.7 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
25.9 mi · 30 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Castle Road
104 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road
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Continue on South Hermitage Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
70 m · 6 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Hermitage.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
37.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Hermitage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Hermitage?
The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Penn Hills and 36.7 miles from Hermitage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Hermitage.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson
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 Thompson.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Hermitage. Straight-line distance: 59.78 mi (96.2 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hermitage
City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,468 |
| Coordinates | 41.2333900, -80.4486800 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hermitage (-80.44868, 41.23339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
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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