How far is Penn Hills, PA from Palmer, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Palmer, PA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 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.
Flight 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 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.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Palmer.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Beulah Road
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Brown Avenue
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Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
2445 ft · 46 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Continue on Braddock Avenue
1032 ft · 22 sec · Braddock Avenue
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Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway
1772 ft · 37 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Westinghouse Avenue
1 km · 58 sec · Westinghouse Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Monongahela Avenue North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue North
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Turn left onto 9th Street
90 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Ohio Avenue
2877 ft · 58 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn slight right
2476 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto North State Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Continue on 5th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Finleyville Elrama Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Take the ramp left
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
2793 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
620 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on National Pike East
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike East
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on Republic Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
90 m · 13 sec · Ralph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ralph Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left onto Tank Hill Road
48 m · 7 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Palmer.
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.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Palmer?
The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 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?
Wallace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Penn Hills and 29.3 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 $9.20 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Wallace
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 Wallace.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 40.95 mi (65.9 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.49 | $26.99 |
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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