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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Hilltown, PA is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
173.19 mi
03h 42m
Flight
137.45 mi
221.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.45 mi
Kilometers
221.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.19 mi
Kilometers
278.72 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilltown
Tue, May 5, 2:20 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Tue, May 5, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-05-05T10:38
Arrive Hilltown
Tue, May 5, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
86.5 mi
01h 51m
To Hilltown
86.7 mi
01h 51m

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
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  17. 17

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East

  20. 20

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    56 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto High Street

    110 m · 13 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 43 sec · Hilltown Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilltown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 61%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 10%
Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 6%
Chambersburg Road
6.16 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 51m from Penn Hills
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Penn Hills and 86.7 miles from Hilltown.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hilltown.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Hilltown. Straight-line distance: 137.45 mi (221.21 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Hilltown (-77.35887, 39.89398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.13 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.93
12.22 gal · 46.26 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.97 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.10 $56.20
Premium $4.95 $30.27 $60.54
Diesel $5.98 $36.54 $73.08

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 Hilltown. The current time is 10:38:13.

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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.