How far is Sandy, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Sandy, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Penn Hills.
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Start on Overdorf Street
17 m · 8 sec · Overdorf Street
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Turn left onto South Brady Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · South Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
13.4 mi · 17 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 29 sec · East Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 8 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · Indiana Street
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.8 mi · 30 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar
1379 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indianola Road
3060 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road
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Turn right onto Freeport Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 43 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Continue on Hulton Road
1183 ft · 35 sec · Hulton Road
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Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
2206 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Avenue
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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 Sandy 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.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandy and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandy to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rural Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Sandy and 44.6 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.02 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandy and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Valley
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 Rural Valley.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 69.84 mi (112.39 km).
#1 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.46 | $14.02 | $28.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $15.46 | $30.93 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $20.57 | $41.13 |
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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