Origin
Spring Garden, PA
Late night in Spring Garden on Thursday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
199.4 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Garden, PA
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Penn Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 199.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 15, Westbranch Highway, I 80 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.06 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.7 miles from Spring Garden, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 199.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 199.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 15 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 Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 15 | — | — |
| Westbranch Highway | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 879 | — | — |
| Clearfield Shawville Highway | — | — |
| Clearfield Curwensville Highway | — | — |
| Curwensville Grampain Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 15
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Garden, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on the route
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto US Highway 15
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 15
3
Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 West: Bellefonte
5
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
90 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Keystone Shortway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
7
Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Clearfield Shawville Highway
8
Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearfield Curwensville Highway
9
Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
Curwensville Grampain Highway
10
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Highway
11
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Curwensville Grampian Road
12
Continue on 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
1st Street
13
Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
14
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
16
Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
515 ft
·
7 sec
·
Burnside - McGees Highway
17
Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Burnside McGee Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Dowler Highway
19
Continue on Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 286 Highway East
20
Keep slight right to continue on PA 286 West: Indiana
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 286 West: Indiana
21
Continue on West Pike Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Pike Road
22
Continue on Philadelphia Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Philadelphia Street
23
Continue on West Pike Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike Road
24
Take the ramp slight right toward US 422: Kittanning
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 422: Kittanning
25
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
6 min
26
Turn left
17 mi
·
24 min
27
Continue on State Route 66
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 66
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 66
29
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
30
Turn straight
6.0 mi
·
8 min
31
Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Saltsburg Road
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saltsburg Road
33
Turn right onto Hulton Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hulton Road
34
Turn left onto Hamil Road
210 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hamil Road
35
Turn left onto Shannon Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Shannon Road
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue
226 ft
·
9 sec
·
Second Avenue
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Verona Road
299 ft
·
11 sec
·
Verona Road
38
Turn right onto Mount Avenue
518 ft
·
25 sec
·
Mount Avenue
39
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.7 miles from Spring Garden, PA, or about 1h 45m 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 44 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.7 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
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 Spring Garden, 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 Spring Garden, PA
This is one driving day of about 199.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Spring Garden, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.7 mi from Spring Garden, PA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.7 miles from Spring Garden, 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
$33.06 one way
$66.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.21 | $72.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.67 | $77.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.03 | $88.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.45 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.92 | $12.76 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Penn Hills, PA
Late night in Penn Hills on Thursday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 30m 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 Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA covers 199.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 15, Westbranch Highway, I 80 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.7 miles from Spring Garden, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Garden, PA to Penn Hills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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