How far is Penn Hills, PA from Whitehall Township, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (366.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
281.68 mi
05h 35m
Flight
227.96 mi
366.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.96 mi
Kilometers
366.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.68 mi
Kilometers
453.32 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall Township
Fri, Oct 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Fri, Oct 16, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-10-15T19:56
Arrive Whitehall Township
Fri, Oct 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:48 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
140.4 mi
02h 47m
To Whitehall Township
141.2 mi
02h 47m

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
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Whitehall Township.

  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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street

    1168 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall

    51 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · MacArthur Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 20 sec · South Ruch Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 33 sec · Coplay Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive

    110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 61%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 mi · 03h 07m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
228 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 47m from Penn Hills
Leave By
5:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Whitehall Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Whitehall Township?

The road trip is about 281.7 miles (453.3 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Penn Hills and 141.2 miles from Whitehall Township.

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

The direct path is about 228 miles (366.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 5:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Mostly Sunny near Whitehall Township.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 227.96 mi (366.87 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
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#2 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Hills (-79.83922, 40.50118)
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.63 L · about $44.37
Round trip
$88.74
19.88 gal · 75.26 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $44.37 $88.74
Mid-grade $4.93 $48.95 $97.91
Premium $5.31 $52.73 $105.46
Diesel $6.55 $65.11 $130.21

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 Whitehall Township. The current time is 19:56:02.

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.