How far is Plum, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Plum, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plum and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plum and Penn Hills.
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Start on Windsor Court
94 m · 16 sec · Windsor Court
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Turn right onto Stirling Drive
740 ft · 34 sec · Stirling Drive
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Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
2394 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn right onto Unity Trestle Road
2223 ft · 1 min · Unity Trestle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leechburg Road
1675 ft · 46 sec · Leechburg Road
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Continue on Milltown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Milltown Road
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Turn left onto Hulton Road
2 mi · 3 min · Hulton Road
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Turn right onto Hamil Road
64 m · 8 sec · Hamil Road
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Turn left onto Shannon Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Shannon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue
69 m · 9 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Verona Road
91 m · 11 sec · Verona Road
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Turn right onto Mount Avenue
158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plum and Penn Hills.
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.
Hulton Road
Turn left onto Hulton Road
1.97 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Plum and Sunny near Penn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plum to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Plum and 3 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.05 one way or $2.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plum and Sunny near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Unity
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 Unity.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plum and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 4.72 mi (7.59 km).
#1 Plum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 26,993 |
| Coordinates | 40.5003500, -79.7494900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.37 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
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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