How far is Penn Hills, PA from West Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to West Bradford, PA is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
149.46 mi
03h 31m
Flight
117.95 mi
189.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.83 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.53 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bradford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T15:46
Arrive West Bradford
Thu, Oct 15, 7:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
74.5 mi
01h 45m
To West Bradford
74.9 mi
01h 45m

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
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and West Bradford.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 29 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Verona Road

    77 m · 7 sec · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wildwood Avenue

    1953 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hulton Road

    1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hulton Bridge

    1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Indianola Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Indianola Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    24.9 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    35.7 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Richards St

    1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St

  17. 17

    Continue on Richardsville Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Mill Avenue

    830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    159 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    29.3 mi · 33 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 346 West: Elm Street

    1300 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    77 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Davis Street

    1187 ft · 31 sec · South Davis Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1708 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street

    156 m · 17 sec · Mechanic Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1610 ft · 36 sec · West Washington Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Interstate Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 422 East
41.4 mi · 28%
Wilcox Road
33.3 mi · 22%
Richardsville Road
31.2 mi · 21%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.9 mi · 17%
Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
5.75 mi · 4%
North Broad Street
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 422 East

Continue straight

35.7 mi · 00h 52m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
01h 45m from Penn Hills
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Sunny near West Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to West Bradford?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Penn Hills and 74.9 miles from West Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Sunny near West Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

89 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and West Bradford. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.83 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
West Bradford

#2 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: West Bradford (-78.66808, 41.96367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.05
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $23.53 $47.05
Mid-grade $4.93 $25.95 $51.91
Premium $5.31 $27.96 $55.91
Diesel $6.55 $34.52 $69.04

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 West Bradford. The current time is 15:46:40.

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.