Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Late night in Penn Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to North Braddock, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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North Braddock, PA
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Trip Overview
Penn Hills to North Braddock is 9.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Beulah Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that's more about navigating neighborhoods than open highway. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or an easy connection between two nearby areas. It's a straightforward local journey with no need for extensive planning or overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a very local and engaging drive. With only a 5% highway share, you'll primarily be on city streets and local roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 2.8 miles along Beulah Road. Expect to navigate through various neighborhoods, with the road conditions and speed limits changing as you progress. It’s a much more involved driving experience than a simple highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Turn left onto PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cable Avenue
Turn right onto Cable Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Brown Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bessemer Avenue | 0.2 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 North Braddock, 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
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brown Avenue
8
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
9
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Braddock Avenue
10
Turn right onto Cable Avenue
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cable Avenue
11
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Linden Avenue
12
Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bessemer Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Brinton Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
North Braddock, PA
Late night in North Braddock on Saturday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
19m 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 North Braddock, PA covers 9.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beulah Road, Verona Road, Brown Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 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 $1.51 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 9.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: 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 North Braddock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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