Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Monday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Highland, PA
Drive Time
32m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Highland, PA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Babcock Boulevard, Allegheny River Boulevard, Butler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.9 miles on Babcock Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 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
7.6 miles from Penn Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 15.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Babcock Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 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 10 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 15.3 miles you will encounter 10 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Allegheny River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Verona Road
Turn left onto Verona Road
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Allegheny River Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Allegheny River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward Sharpsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Sharpsburg
5
7.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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Butler Street
At end of road, turn left onto Butler Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Green Belt / Three Degree Road
Turn left onto Green Belt / Three Degree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Penn Hills, PA to Highland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Sharpsburg along the way.
Sharpsburg
6.7 mi in
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~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Babcock Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 10m |
| Allegheny River Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Butler Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Perry Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Parker Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Seavey Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Washington Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Evergreen Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Babcock Boulevard
— 4.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Highland, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
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Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
28 sec
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Mount Avenue
3
Turn left onto Verona Road
252 ft
·
6 sec
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Verona Road
4
Continue on Wildwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Wildwood Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Allegheny River Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Allegheny River Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 8; Blue Belt; Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 8
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Butler Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 8
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
62nd Street Bridge
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Sharpsburg
10
Continue on Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
11
Turn left onto Freeport Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Freeport Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Butler Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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Butler Street
13
Turn right onto Parker Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Parker Street
14
Continue on Seavey Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Seavey Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Evergreen Road
16
Continue on Blue Belt
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Evergreen Road
17
Turn straight onto Blue Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
18
Continue on Babcock Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Babcock Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Green Belt
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Three Degree Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto US 19; Green Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
US 19
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 7.6 miles from Penn Hills, PA, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 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 15.3 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 15.3 miles and 32m.
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 Babcock Boulevard for about 4.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Penn Hills, PA · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Penn Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland, PA
The final approach into Highland, 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 Highland, 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
$2.53 one way
$5.06 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Highland, PA
Morning in Highland on Monday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
8 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
1 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
32m 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 Highland, PA covers 15.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Babcock Boulevard, Allegheny River Boulevard, Butler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 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 $2.53 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 15.3 miles you will encounter 10 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): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Allegheny River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Penn Hills, PA to Highland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Sharpsburg along the way.
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