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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Marple, PA is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.81 mi
05h 32m
Flight
238 mi
383.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238 mi
Kilometers
383.03 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.81 mi
Kilometers
461.58 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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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 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marple
Fri, Nov 6, 9:03 PM EST
Return by in Penn Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 2:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-11-06T15:30
Arrive Marple
Fri, Nov 6, 9:03 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:00 PM EST
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
142.8 mi
02h 46m
To Marple
144 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    263.8 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    37 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Media Line Road

    597 ft · 24 sec · Media Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lovell Avenue

    1790 ft · 1 min · Lovell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hearth Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Hearth Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hearth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.87 mi · 2%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 1%
Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Newtown Street Road
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
238 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 46m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Marple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.8 miles from Penn Hills and 144 miles from Marple.

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

The direct path is about 238 miles (383 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.55 one way or $89.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Marple.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Marple. Straight-line distance: 238 mi (383.03 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Marple

Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population23,960
Coordinates39.9776100, -75.3785300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Marple (-75.37853, 39.97761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.31 L · about $44.55
Round trip
$89.10
20.24 gal · 76.62 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $44.55 $89.10
Mid-grade $4.82 $48.81 $97.62
Premium $5.27 $53.37 $106.75
Diesel $6.58 $66.61 $133.22

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Marple. The current time is 15:30:58.

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.