How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Penn, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Penn, PA is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Penn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Penn.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 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
11 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1087 ft · 21 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Edna Road
988 ft · 27 sec · Edna Road
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Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road
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Turn right onto Coal Street
696 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Penn.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Penn?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monroeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 14.9 miles from Penn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.
Stop Ideas Near Monroeville
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 Monroeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Penn. Straight-line distance: 20.2 mi (32.51 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.40 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
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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