How far is Penn Hills, PA from Mount Pleasant, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.91 mi
04h 18m
Flight
155.35 mi
250.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.35 mi
Kilometers
250.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.91 mi
Kilometers
310.46 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Fri, Oct 16, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Fri, Oct 16, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:00 PM EDT
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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
96.1 mi
02h 09m
To Mount Pleasant
96.7 mi
02h 09m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Mount Pleasant.

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  17. 17

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East

  20. 20

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    57 m · 8 sec · York Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto York Street

    1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Hanover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    1195 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 97

    990 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on North Queen Street

    1.2 mi · 4 min · North Queen Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    2167 ft · 41 sec · Baltimore Pike

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baltimore Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 54%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 11%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 9%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 7%
Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 5%
Baltimore Pike
7.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
02h 09m from Penn Hills
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Penn Hills and 96.7 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 155.35 mi (250.01 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population4,186
Coordinates39.7337100, -77.0755400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Mount Pleasant (-77.07554, 39.73371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $30.40
Round trip
$60.80
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $30.40 $60.80
Mid-grade $4.93 $33.54 $67.08
Premium $5.31 $36.13 $72.25
Diesel $6.55 $44.61 $89.21

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 Mount Pleasant. The current time is 20:46:07.

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.