How far is West Bradford, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 West Bradford and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Penn Hills.
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Start on Interstate Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street
2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1175 ft · 38 sec · Boylston Street
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Turn right onto Davis Street
1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp right
1233 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road
77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · East Center Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
1348 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Continue on State Street
2213 ft · 37 sec · State Street
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Continue on Portland Mills Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Portland Mills Road
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Continue on Lake City Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue on Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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At the end of the road, turn right onto E Main St
58 m · 5 sec · E Main St
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
18.1 mi · 27 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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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 West Bradford and Penn Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Elm Street
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Bradford 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 West Bradford to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from West Bradford and 72.6 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Bradford and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 117.95 mi (189.83 km).
#1 West Bradford
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.9636700, -78.6680800 |
| Altitude | 461 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
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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