How far is Whitehall, PA from Penn Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19 mi
00h 36m
Flight
12.54 mi
20.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.54 mi
Kilometers
20.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19 mi
Kilometers
30.57 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn Hills
Mon, May 25, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Mon, May 25, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-05-25T05:52
Arrive Penn Hills
Mon, May 25, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenfield
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Whitehall
9.3 mi
00h 18m
To Penn Hills
9.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall and Penn Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Brownsville Road

    8 m · 5 sec · Brownsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    956 ft · 27 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 58 sec · Maytide Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Becks Run Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill

    749 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Churchill Road

    963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills

    63 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Beulah Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · Verona Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Verona Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.34 mi · 33%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 13%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 11%
Provost Road
1.29 mi · 7%
Beulah Road
1.28 mi · 7%
East Carson Street
1.16 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.34 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 18m from Whitehall
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehall to Penn Hills?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Whitehall and 9.7 miles from Penn Hills.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, 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 Greenfield.

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Union Station

5 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

36 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.54 mi (20.18 km).

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#1 Whitehall

Whitehall is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3611800, -79.9908900
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Penn Hills

#2 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville Road (-79.990847, 40.361129)
End: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and Penn Hills. The current time is 05:52:45.

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