Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Night in Penn Hills on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Hills, PA
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Baldwin, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Becks Run Road, Verona Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 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
10.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Verona Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, US 22 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
11.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
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PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
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PA 885 / Second Avenue
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Brownsville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Provost Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Carson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Baldwin, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
Mount Avenue
3
Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Verona Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
6
Continue on PA 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
7
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
William Penn Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
15
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
16
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
18
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Fairhaven Road
20
Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Provost Road
21
Continue on Brownsville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Brownsville Road
22
Turn left onto Knoedler Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Knoedler Road
23
Turn right onto Keeport Drive
458 ft
·
20 sec
·
Keeport Drive
24
Turn left onto Youngridge Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngridge Drive
25
Continue on Travis Drive
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
Travis Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Travis Drive
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 10.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 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 20.4 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Penn Hills, 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 Penn Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 20.4 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penn 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 Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Penn Hills, PA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baldwin, PA
The final approach into Baldwin, 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 Baldwin, 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
$3.38 one way
$6.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.70 | $7.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Baldwin, PA
Night in Baldwin on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lakewood, NY
10 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
2 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
38m 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 Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Becks Run Road, Verona Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Penn Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Penn Hills, PA to Baldwin, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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