Easton to Penn Hills is 61.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on highway, making it an easy one-day excursion. You'll find the bulk of this journey covers highway miles, so it's a straightforward trip without many complex turns. Plan for a direct route that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.9 miles from Easton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Allegheny Valley Expressway
24.8 mi
30m
Johnston Avenue
4.7 mi
6m
Lawsonham Road
4.7 mi
11m
Colrain Street
4.5 mi
6m
State Route 1031
3.1 mi
7m
PA 58
3 mi
5m
Mahoning Road
2.9 mi
6m
State Route 1003
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 24.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on Canoe Ripple Road
46 ft·3 sec·Canoe Ripple Road
2
Turn left onto Whitmer Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Whitmer Road
3
Turn left onto PA 58
3.0 mi·5 min·PA 58
4
Turn left onto PA 58
411 ft·12 sec·Bald Eagle Street
5
Turn right onto PA 68
4.5 mi·6 min·Colrain Street
6
Continue on PA 68
0.5 mi·49 sec·Main Street
7
Turn left onto Lawsonham Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Lawsonham Street
8
Continue on Lawsonham Road
3.5 mi·8 min·Lawsonham Road
9
Turn right onto Bridge Road
427 ft·11 sec·Bridge Road
10
Continue on State Route 1003
1.6 mi·3 min·State Route 1003
11
Continue on Lawsonham Road
1.2 mi·3 min·Lawsonham Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Madison Road
13
Turn right onto Mahoning Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Mahoning Road
14
Continue on Sr1003
0.2 mi·25 sec·Sr1003
15
Continue on SR 1003
1.0 mi·2 min·SR 1003
16
At end of road, turn right onto State Route 1031
0.2 mi·22 sec·State Route 1031
17
Continue on Clay Avenue
0.3 mi·49 sec·Clay Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto 4th Street
315 ft·10 sec·4th Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto State Route 1031
2.9 mi·7 min·State Route 1031
20
Continue on Sr1031
0.2 mi·23 sec·Sr1031
21
Continue on Sr1032
0.6 mi·1 min·Sr1032
22
Continue on Johnson Avenue
0.2 mi·12 sec·Johnson Avenue
23
Continue on Johnston Avenue
4.7 mi·6 min·Johnston Avenue
24
Continue on Oak Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·Oak Avenue
25
Continue on Oak Drive
0.1 mi·15 sec·Oak Drive
26
At end of road, turn right onto Clearfield Pike
421 ft·11 sec·Clearfield Pike
27
Continue on East Market Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Market Street
28
Continue on US 422 Business
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kittanning Citizens Bridge
29
Continue on US 422 Business
1.2 mi·1 min·Butler Road
30
Continue on PA 268; US 422 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·Franklin Hill Road
31
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
33
Merge onto US 422
282 ft·4 sec·US 422
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
35
Continue on PA 28
25 mi·30 min·Allegheny Valley Expressway
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 11Toward PA 910: HarmarUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
At end of road, turn left onto PA 910; Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·1 min·Indianola Road
38
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.8 mi·1 min·Freeport Road
39
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi·42 sec·Hulton Bridge
40
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·34 sec·Hulton Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
41
Turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.5 mi·3 min·Allegheny River Boulevard
42
Turn left onto Wildwood Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Wildwood Avenue
43
Turn right onto Mount Avenue
519 ft·24 sec·Mount Avenue
44
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
134 ft·5 sec·Sylvan Avenue
45
Arrive at destination
Sylvan Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour 45 minutes, this is a perfect same-day trip. You can depart any time of day and still arrive with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, keeping your tank topped up is easy to manage. Since there are no mandated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps a quick stop for coffee or to stretch your legs. Pay attention to your navigation as you transition off the Allegheny Valley Expressway onto local roads like Johnston Avenue and Lawsonham Road to ensure a smooth arrival in Penn Hills.
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 30.9 miles from Easton, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.8 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 14 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.9 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
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 Easton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Easton, PA
This is one driving day of about 61.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Easton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 24.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.3 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.3 mi into trip|~31m in|Madison Road
At end of road, turn left onto Madison Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.5 mi into trip|~41m in|State Route 1031
At end of road, turn right onto State Route 1031
Navigation decision point
6
19.9 mi into trip|~42m in|4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
28.9 mi into trip|~58m in|Clearfield Pike
At end of road, turn right onto Clearfield Pike
Navigation decision point
7
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward PA 910: Harmar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward PA 910: Harmar
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.23 one way
$20.46 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$11.20
$22.41
premium
$4.93
$11.97
$23.93
diesel
$5.61
$13.62
$27.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.5
0
$6.48
$2.96
Efficient EV
15.4
0
$5.40
$2.47
EV Truck/SUV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Easton, PA
Morning
in Easton on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Penn Hills, PA
Morning
in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
8 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
1h 45m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 56% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.8 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, providing a good opportunity for consistent speed. The drive begins with some local roads before transitioning to the expressway, and then you'll navigate through Johnston Avenue and Lawsonham Road closer to your destination. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel and more varied road conditions as you approach Penn Hills.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near Madison Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 61.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 15.3 miles (Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (State Route 1031): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Easton is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Bethlehem, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Easton borders the Delaware River and Phillipsburg, New Jersey to its east and Bethlehem to its southwest. The city lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 72 miles (116 km) west of New York City and 77 miles (124 km) north of Philadelphia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.8 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (Madison Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.5 miles (State Route 1031): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penn Hills, PA before heading back.
