Trip from Jefferson Hills, PA to Penn Hills, PA

Drive Time

44m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 45m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 52m

8 PM

0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Penn Hills, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jefferson Hills, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beulah Road, East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard, Verona Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Beulah Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

11.3 miles from Jefferson Hills, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Beulah Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Majestic Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Majestic Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Redcliff Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Old Clairton Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Majestic Drive

Turn left onto Majestic Drive

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Redcliff Drive

Turn right onto Redcliff Drive

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Old Clairton Road

Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

Navigation decision point

4.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | PA 837 / North State Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837 / North State Street

Navigation decision point

20.4 mi into trip | ~38m in | Verona Road

Turn right onto Verona Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Beulah Road	2.8 mi	5m
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard	2.4 mi	3m
Verona Road	2.1 mi	5m
Monongahela Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
5th Avenue	1.5 mi	3m
Brown Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
Clairton Road	1.2 mi	2m
Lysle Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Beulah Road — 2.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills, PA and Penn Hills, PA.

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · this road

Turn left onto Majestic Drive

250 ft · 13 sec · Majestic Drive

Turn right onto Redcliff Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Redcliff Drive

Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Old Clairton Road

Turn straight onto PA 51

0.2 mi · 25 sec · PA 51

Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

Turn left onto Payne Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Payne Hill Road

Turn slight right onto PA 885

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clairton Road

Continue on PA 885

390 ft · 8 sec · North 8th Street

Continue on PA 885

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Walnut Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North State Street

Turn right onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Clairton-Glassport Bridge

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ohio Avenue

Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt

1.5 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Westinghouse Avenue

Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

2.4 mi · 3 min · East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard

Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

Continue on Braddock Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Braddock Avenue

Turn straight onto Tri-Boro Expressway

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Tri-Boro Expressway

Turn left onto PA 130

1.4 mi · 3 min · Brown Avenue

Continue on PA 130

2.8 mi · 5 min · Beulah Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on PA 130

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

Continue on PA 130

1.0 mi · 1 min · Coal Hollow Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Verona Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Verona Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Verona Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Verona Road

Turn left onto Mount Avenue

519 ft · 24 sec · Mount Avenue

Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue

134 ft · 5 sec · Sylvan Avenue

Arrive at destination

Sylvan Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 11.3 miles from Jefferson Hills, PA, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22.6 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 11.3 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn Hills, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jefferson Hills, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jefferson Hills, PA

This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson Hills, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Beulah Road for about 2.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.3 mi from Jefferson Hills, PA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

11 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Jefferson Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Penn Hills, PA

The final approach into Penn Hills, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Penn Hills, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.74 one way

$7.48 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$4.09	$8.18
premium	$4.92	$4.38	$8.76
diesel	$5.64	$5.02	$10.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.37	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.98	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.16	$1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Jefferson Hills, PA

Evening in Jefferson Hills on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Penn Hills, PA

Evening in Penn Hills on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Lakewood, NY

11 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jefferson Hills, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Beulah Road, East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard, Verona Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Jefferson Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.