How far is West Mifflin, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from West Mifflin, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Mifflin and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mifflin and Penn Hills.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
22 m · 9 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto Purdy Street
79 m · 13 sec · Purdy Street
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Turn right onto Homestead Duquesne Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Homestead Duquesne Road
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Continue on Grant Avenue
3226 ft · 2 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto Duquesne Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Boulevard
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Continue on Kennywood Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard
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Continue on River Road
123 m · 12 sec · River Road
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Turn slight left onto Rankin Bridge, Swissvale
775 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Bridge
2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill
749 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills
63 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Beulah Road
1.3 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 Mifflin 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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2.63 mi · 00h 04m
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 West Mifflin 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 Mifflin to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from West Mifflin and 7.2 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Mifflin and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Mifflin and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.63 mi (15.49 km).
#1 West Mifflin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,588 |
| Coordinates | 40.3634000, -79.8664400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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