How far is Penn Hills, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Newtown, PA is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Newtown.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2792 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
2778 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
7.9 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi · 15 min · University Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
1556 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Home Street
1601 ft · 27 sec · Home Street
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 20 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Newtown.
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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Newtown?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Everson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Penn Hills and 39.6 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Everson
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 Everson.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.49 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $4.09 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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