How far is West Penn, PA from Cressona, PA?
The driving distance from West Penn, PA to Cressona, PA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Penn and Cressona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Penn and Cressona.
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Start on Clamtown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Clamtown Road
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hughes Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Summer Valley Road
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Turn right onto Chestnut Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Chestnut Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Market Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward Pottsville Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
1778 ft · 34 sec · South Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1315 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Zerbe Street
23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zerbe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Penn and Cressona.
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.
Chestnut Road
Turn right onto Chestnut Road
4.26 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving West Penn and Sunny near Cressona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Penn to Cressona?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Orwigsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from West Penn and 8.6 miles from Cressona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Penn and Sunny near Cressona.
Stop Ideas Near Orwigsburg
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 Orwigsburg.
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Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Penn and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).
#1 West Penn
Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.7409200, -75.9610400 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cressona
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 40.6267600, -76.1927200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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