Origin
McKeesport, PA
Evening in McKeesport on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Hills, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between McKeesport and Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, you are looking at a brief 14.2-mile journey. This local trip typically takes about 31 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Walnut Street, Lysle Boulevard, and 5th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is a very budget-friendly commute. Because the entire route is completed on local roads, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward, practical way to connect these two communities without the complexity of a long-distance road trip.
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
7.1 miles from McKeesport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this 14.2-mile route is 0%, you will stay entirely on surface streets throughout the 31-minute duration. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway; in fact, the longest stretch on Walnut Street is 0 miles, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and turns. This drive demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure rather than zoning out on a highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lysle Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westinghouse Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Braddock Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brown Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on Penny Street
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
Penny Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto Lysle Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
4
Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
6
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
8
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Braddock Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
10
Turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brown Avenue
11
Continue on Beulah Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
12
Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
13
Continue on Coal Hollow Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
14
Turn right onto Verona Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Verona Road
15
Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Verona Road
16
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
Mount Avenue
17
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Because this is a short, 14.2-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one go, as there are no scheduled stops required along the way. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, it is wise to stay alert and keep your navigation tools handy to manage the transitions between Walnut Street, Lysle Boulevard, and 5th Avenue. Since your fuel costs will be minimal at around $2, you can focus your planning on navigating the local traffic patterns effectively. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by ensuring your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, allowing for a seamless, non-stop transit between your starting point and destination.
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 7.1 miles from McKeesport, PA, or about 15m 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 14.2 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
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 McKeesport, 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 McKeesport, PA
This is one driving day of about 14.2 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McKeesport, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from McKeesport, PA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from McKeesport, 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
$2.35 one way
$4.70 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
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
7 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
31m 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 McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 14.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Lysle Boulevard, 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from McKeesport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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.
The drive from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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