How far is Penn Hills, PA from Sandy, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Sandy, PA is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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 02h 05m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Sandy.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto Indianola Road
969 ft · 22 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.9 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
19 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 11 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Overdorf Street
17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Sandy.
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.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.9 mi · 00h 30m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Sandy?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Rural Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Penn Hills and 44.5 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Valley
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 Rural Valley.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 69.84 mi (112.39 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.42 | $30.83 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
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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