How far is Penn Hills, PA from Meadville, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Meadville, PA is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Meadville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Meadville.
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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 · 7 sec · Verona Road
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1953 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hulton Road
1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road
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Continue on Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Turn right onto Freeport Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.8 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
1447 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road
1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Smock Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Meadville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Merge slight left
69 mi · 01h 14m
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 Mostly Sunny near Meadville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Meadville?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Penn Hills and 48.1 miles from Meadville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Meadville.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.46 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $15.13 | $30.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $22.20 | $44.41 |
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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