Origin
King of Prussia, PA
Evening in King of Prussia on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Drive Time
4h 27m
Distance
282.2 mi
454 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 14m
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6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 54m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 34m
3 PM
4h 38m
5 PM
4h 53m
8 PM
4h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
King of Prussia, PA
Wolfgang Weiser
Penn Hills, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 282.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PATP, Schuylkill Expressway, I 76 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.1 miles from King of Prussia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 282.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PATP is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PATP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schuylkill Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 130 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
PATP
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
3
Continue on PATP
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PATP
4
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 West: Harrisburg
6
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi
·
4 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
354 ft
·
9 sec
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I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
10
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11
Take the exit slight left toward PA 130: Churchill
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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PA 130: Churchill
12
Turn right onto Beulah Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
13
Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
14
Continue on Coal Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
15
Turn right onto Verona Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Verona Road
16
Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Verona Road
17
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
518 ft
·
25 sec
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Mount Avenue
18
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
135 ft
·
6 sec
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Sylvan Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.1 miles from King of Prussia, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.1 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn Hills, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving King of Prussia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 King of Prussia, PA
This is one driving day of about 282.2 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from King of Prussia, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.1 mi from King of Prussia, PA · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.1 miles from King of Prussia, 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
$46.70 one way
$93.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.10 | $102.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $54.68 | $109.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.70 | $125.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.63 | $13.55 |
| Efficient EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.9 | 1 | $39.51 | $18.06 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Penn Hills, PA
Evening in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
141 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 282.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PATP, Schuylkill Expressway, I 76 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.1 miles from King of Prussia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from King of Prussia, PA to Penn Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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