How far is West Goshen, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from West Goshen, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (366.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Goshen and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Goshen and Penn Hills.
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Start on Golf Club Apartment
60 m · 11 sec · Golf Club Apartment
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1879 ft · 43 sec · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
1172 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
256.4 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill
2211 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Hollow Road
1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Verona Road
2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road
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Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road
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Turn left 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 Goshen and Penn Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 04h 39m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Goshen 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 Goshen to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 137.9 miles from West Goshen and 138.9 miles from Penn Hills.
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 48.8 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.61 one way or $87.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Goshen and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Goshen and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 228.01 mi (366.95 km).
#1 West Goshen
Census designated place in West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 22,975 |
| Coordinates | 39.9681644, -75.5727083 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $43.61 | $87.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $48.12 | $96.23 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $51.83 | $103.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $63.99 | $127.99 |
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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