How far is Penn Hills, PA from Indiana, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Indiana, PA is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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
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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 Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Indiana.
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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 · 8 sec · Verona Road
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Turn right onto Second Avenue
76 m · 8 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Shannon Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Shannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamil Road
64 m · 7 sec · Hamil Road
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Turn right onto Hulton Road
2150 ft · 44 sec · Hulton Road
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Turn left onto Saltsburg Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Saltsburg Road
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Continue on Saltsburg Road
4 mi · 8 min · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
900 ft · 17 sec · Golden Mile Highway
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Continue on Fairview Drive
6 mi · 8 min · Fairview Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg
812 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1288 ft · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66
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Take the exit slight right
129 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Sheridan Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Sheridan Road
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Philadelphia Street
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
2722 ft · 48 sec · Philadelphia Street
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Continue on West Pike Road
890 ft · 15 sec · West Pike Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Street
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Turn right onto South Carpenter Avenue
149 m · 24 sec · South Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
36 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Indiana.
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.
Sheridan Road
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8.73 mi · 00h 13m
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 Partly Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Indiana?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Orchard Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Penn Hills and 23.1 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Orchard Hills
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 Orchard Hills.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 36.99 mi (59.53 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214600, -79.1525300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indiana (-79.15253, 40.62146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.59 | $17.19 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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