How far is Penn Hills, PA from Johnstown, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Johnstown, PA is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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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Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Johnstown.
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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 · 25 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road
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Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Take the ramp left
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.1 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
1070 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Iron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
2371 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Street
865 ft · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Johns Street
146 m · 14 sec · Johns Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
921 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Johnstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 01h 01m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Penn Hills and 31.4 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.87 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria
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 New Alexandria.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.04 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,939 |
| Coordinates | 40.3267400, -78.9219700 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-78.92197, 40.32674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.48 | $28.95 |
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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