How far is West Norriton, PA from Penn Hills, PA?

The driving distance from West Norriton, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.06 mi
04h 40m
Flight
236.38 mi
380.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.38 mi
Kilometers
380.41 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.06 mi
Kilometers
465.2 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in West Norriton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Norriton
2026-10-15T13:55
Arrive Penn Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Norriton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Norriton
143.4 mi
02h 20m
To Penn Hills
145.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Norriton and Penn Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton and Penn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Juanita Road

    155 m · 28 sec · Juanita Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

    780 ft · 38 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Markley Street

    1395 ft · 27 sec · Markley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dekalb Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Dekalb Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    2652 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill

    2211 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Norriton and Penn Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 94%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.63 mi · 2%
West Dekalb Pike
2.15 mi · 1%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Beulah Road
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
236.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 20m from West Norriton
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving West Norriton 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 Norriton to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 289.1 miles (465.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.4 miles from West Norriton and 145.6 miles from Penn Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 236.4 miles (380.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.53 one way or $91.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Norriton and Mostly Cloudy near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Norriton and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 236.38 mi (380.41 km).

West Norriton

#1 West Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population15,668
Coordinates40.1295500, -75.3785200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Juanita Road (-75.378167, 40.129896)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.61 L · about $45.53
Round trip
$91.07
20.4 gal · 77.22 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $45.53 $91.07
Mid-grade $4.93 $50.23 $100.47
Premium $5.31 $54.11 $108.22
Diesel $6.55 $66.81 $133.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Norriton and Penn Hills. The current time is 13:55:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.