This 292.8-mile journey from East Norriton, PA, to Penn Hills, PA, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 46 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, including Barbara Drive, North Wales Road, and West Germantown Pike, with no highway sections to speak of. Expect a fuel cost of around $48 for this trip. Given its manageable duration and local road focus, this route is ideal for a straightforward day trip within the Northeast region. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the drive. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local experience, so be prepared for frequent adjustments.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.7 miles from East Norriton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.7 mi
4h 54m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
4.6 mi
6m
West Dekalb Pike
2.1 mi
3m
Verona Road
2.1 mi
5m
Markley Street
1.8 mi
4m
Beulah Road
1.2 mi
1m
Coal Hollow Road
1 mi
1m
East Dekalb Pike
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 270.7 mi, about 4h 54m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,320 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~202 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Norriton, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
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Start on Denise Road
410 ft·23 sec·Denise Road
2
Turn left onto Barbara Drive
0.1 mi·32 sec·Barbara Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Wales Road
451 ft·23 sec·North Wales Road
4
Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Germantown Pike
5
Turn right onto Stanbridge Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Stanbridge Street
6
Continue on Norris City Avenue
0.4 mi·54 sec·Norris City Avenue
7
Turn right onto Swede Road
0.2 mi·30 sec·Swede Road
8
Continue on US 202
1.8 mi·4 min·Markley Street
9
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi·1 min·East Dekalb Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 202
2.1 mi·3 min·West Dekalb Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi·52 sec·Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi·1 min·I 76
Toward I 76 West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
271 mi·4 hr 54 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
18
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge onto I 376; US 22
4.6 mi·6 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 79BToward PA 130: ChurchillUse the slight left lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 130
1.2 mi·1 min·Beulah Road
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi·12 sec·Old Coal Hollow Road
23
Continue on PA 130
1.0 mi·1 min·Coal Hollow Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto Verona Road
0.4 mi·50 sec·Verona Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Verona Road
26
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft·24 sec·Mount Avenue
27
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
134 ft·5 sec·Sylvan Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Sylvan Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under five hours and a local road profile, this trip offers flexibility. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for your single planned stop and to avoid the heaviest local traffic. The $48 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, and since you're not on highways, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you pass through towns. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route: familiarize yourself with your GPS turn-by-turn directions beforehand, as signal strength can sometimes be inconsistent on local roads. This will help you navigate the numerous upcoming turns smoothly.
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 144.7 miles from East Norriton, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.7 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 64 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.7 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
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 East Norriton, 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 East Norriton, PA
This is one driving day of about 289.4 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from East Norriton, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 270.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 284.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
7
7.8 mi into trip|~17m in|I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76 toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
8
278.9 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
7
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
284.3 mi into trip|~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward PA 130: Churchill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 79B
Toward PA 130: Churchill
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.14 one way
$92.29 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$51.07
$102.13
premium
$4.81
$54.78
$109.56
diesel
$4.80
$54.64
$109.29
Estimated Tolls: $35.19
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(270.7 mi)$35.19
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$106–$131
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.8
1
$30.39
$13.89
Efficient EV
72.4
0
$25.32
$11.58
EV Truck/SUV
115.8
1
$40.52
$18.52
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
East Norriton, PA
Afternoon
in East Norriton on Sunday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Smoke
0 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Penn Hills, PA
Afternoon
in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
SE 1 to 5 mph52% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
145 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 109.8
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 219.6
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 69.9
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly 'turn-heavy local.' With a 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar neighborhood and county roads for the entire 292.8 miles. This means you should anticipate a steady rhythm of turns and varying speed limits as you pass through different communities. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to highlight due to the nature of local roads, the constant engagement keeps the journey dynamic. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it's a hands-on experience through Pennsylvania's local landscapes.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 270.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 289.4 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: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 278.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,181 ft253 ft
Total Climb
2,746 ft
Total Descent
2,062 ft
Highest Point
2,181 ft
~227.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,928 ft
Notable High Points
1,665 ft at ~165.4 miles+575 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
East Norriton is a town in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. East Norriton has a rich history that dates back to the 1600s when William Penn included it in one of the early manors called Williamstadt.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 289.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 270.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $35.19 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Penn Hills, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (I 76): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 278.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Penn Hills, PA before the return drive.
