How far is Penn Hills, PA from West Lampeter, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to West Lampeter, PA is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and West Lampeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and West Lampeter.
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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
191.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
642 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
2770 ft · 59 sec · Lampeter Road
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Turn right onto Peony Road
27 m · 4 sec · Peony Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peony Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and West Lampeter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
192 mi · 03h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near West Lampeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to West Lampeter?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Penn Hills and 119.1 miles from West Lampeter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near West Lampeter.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and West Lampeter. Straight-line distance: 190.94 mi (307.29 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Lampeter
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 15,983 |
| Coordinates | 40.0303800, -76.2702400 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lampeter (-76.27024, 40.03038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $44.46 | $88.91 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $54.89 | $109.78 |
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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