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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Jewell, PA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 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
24.18 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.7 mi
28.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.7 mi
Kilometers
28.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.92 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 Jewell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive Jewell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:25 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
Saint Clair
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
12.1 mi
00h 23m
To Jewell
12.1 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
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McMurray Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Clifton Road

    101 m · 16 sec · Clifton Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Highfield Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Highfield Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.08 mi · 25%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 13%
Bethel Church Road
2.54 mi · 11%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 9%
McMurray Road
1.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.08 mi · 00h 08m

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
+6.5 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clair
00h 23m from Penn Hills
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Jewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 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?

Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Penn Hills and 12.1 miles from Jewell.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 $3.79 one way or $7.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

51 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

55 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Jewell. Straight-line distance: 17.7 mi (28.49 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jewell

Situated in the northeastern section of Allegheny County, this unincorporated community is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area in Western Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.3114600, -80.0653300
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Jewell (-80.06533, 40.31146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.59
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $3.79 $7.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.19 $8.37
Premium $5.31 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $6.55 $5.57 $11.14

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 Jewell. The current time is 15:39:21.

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.