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

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Patton, PA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81 mi
01h 57m
Flight
63.07 mi
101.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.07 mi
Kilometers
101.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81 mi
Kilometers
130.35 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T17:43
Arrive Patton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
40.4 mi
00h 58m
To Patton
40.6 mi
00h 58m

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
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 North: Carrolltown, Indiana

    2124 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    2342 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Carroll Street

    2560 ft · 43 sec · East Carroll Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Carroll Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Carroll Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mellon Avenue

    3200 ft · 54 sec · Mellon Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue

    1421 ft · 31 sec · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Magee Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Magee Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 55%
Admiral Peary Highway
10.4 mi · 13%
US 219 North
7.59 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.09 mi · 6%
Plank Road
3.29 mi · 4%
Carroll Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 58m from Penn Hills
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Penn Hills and 40.6 miles from Patton.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Patton.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

31 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Patton. Straight-line distance: 63.07 mi (101.5 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.53
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.77 $25.53
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.09 $28.17
Premium $5.31 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $6.55 $18.73 $37.47

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 Patton. The current time is 17:43:23.

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.