How far is Whitemarsh, PA from Penn Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Whitemarsh, PA to Penn Hills, PA is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitemarsh and Penn Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitemarsh and Penn Hills.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Skippack Pike
1822 ft · 42 sec · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Militia Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stenton Avenue
762 ft · 19 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Militia Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Butler Pike
1020 ft · 28 sec · Butler Pike
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
45 m · 8 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277.5 mi · 5 hr 2 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 Whitemarsh 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
277 mi · 05h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh to Penn Hills?
The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 146.2 miles from Whitemarsh and 149.5 miles from Penn Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 7:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.56 one way or $93.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Whitemarsh 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh and Penn Hills. Straight-line distance: 244.93 mi (394.17 km).
#1 Whitemarsh
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1220500, -75.2165700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $46.56 | $93.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $55.33 | $110.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $68.32 | $136.63 |
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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