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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.69 mi
00h 44m
Flight
15.31 mi
24.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.31 mi
Kilometers
24.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.51 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 7:13 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 Jefferson Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Versailles
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
11.3 mi
00h 22m
To Jefferson Hills
11.4 mi
00h 22m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brown Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Brown Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway

    2445 ft · 46 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Braddock Avenue

    1032 ft · 22 sec · Braddock Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Westinghouse Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · Westinghouse Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Monongahela Avenue North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    90 m · 6 sec · 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ohio Avenue

    2877 ft · 58 sec · Ohio Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    2476 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North State Street

    881 ft · 27 sec · North State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    2419 ft · 48 sec · Walnut Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Clairton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Clairton Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Payne Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Payne Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

    747 ft · 15 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard

    1015 ft · 31 sec · Clairton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Taber Drive

    43 m · 6 sec · Taber Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Redcliff Drive

    1186 ft · 57 sec · Redcliff Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Majestic Drive

    76 m · 12 sec · Majestic Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right

    818 ft · 36 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulah Road
2.81 mi · 12%
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.39 mi · 11%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 9%
Monongahela Avenue North
1.9 mi · 8%
5th Avenue
1.46 mi · 6%
Brown Avenue
1.41 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Beulah Road

Continue on Beulah Road

2.81 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Versailles
00h 22m from Penn Hills
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Penn Hills and 11.4 miles from Jefferson Hills.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Jefferson Hills.

Stop Ideas Near North Versailles

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

37 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

44 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Jefferson Hills. Straight-line distance: 15.31 mi (24.64 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Jefferson Hills

#2 Jefferson Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population11,136
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.9319900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Jefferson Hills (-79.93199, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $4.93 $3.94 $7.88
Premium $5.31 $4.24 $8.49
Diesel $6.55 $5.24 $10.48

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 Jefferson Hills. The current time is 17:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.