Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Evening in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
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.
Penn Hills, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA covers 22.7 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 $3.76 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 Penn 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 22.7 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 22.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
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.
5
2.2 mi into trip
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~5m in
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PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Turn left onto PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Westinghouse Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Westinghouse Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
15 mi into trip
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~28m in
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Monongahela Avenue North
Keep slight right at fork onto Monongahela Avenue North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 North | 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 | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beulah Road
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Jefferson Hills, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
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Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
25 sec
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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
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Brown Avenue
8
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Tri-Boro Expressway
9
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Braddock Avenue
10
Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Tri-Boro Expressway
11
Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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Westinghouse Avenue
13
Turn right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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5th Avenue
14
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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Jerome Street Bridge
16
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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West 5th Avenue
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Monongahela Avenue North
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Monongahela Avenue North
18
Turn left onto 9th Street
297 ft
·
6 sec
·
9th Street
19
Continue on Ohio Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Ohio Avenue
20
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
21
Turn left onto PA 837
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North State Street
22
Turn right onto PA 885
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Walnut Avenue
23
Continue on PA 885
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Clairton Road
24
Turn slight left onto Payne Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Payne Hill Road
25
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Jefferson Boulevard
26
Turn left onto PA 51
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Clairton Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Old Clairton Road
28
Turn left onto Taber Drive
140 ft
·
6 sec
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Taber Drive
29
Continue on Redcliff Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Redcliff Drive
30
Turn left onto Majestic Drive
250 ft
·
11 sec
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Majestic Drive
31
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
32
Arrive at destination
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 Penn 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 22.7 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson Hills, 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 22.7 miles and 44m.
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 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 Penn Hills, PA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Penn Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jefferson Hills, PA
The final approach into Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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
$3.76 one way
$7.51 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $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.
Destination
Jefferson Hills, PA
Evening in Jefferson 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 Penn Hills, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA covers 22.7 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 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 $3.76 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 22.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Penn Hills, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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