Origin
Elizabeth, PA
Morning in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, PA
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Penn Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
Elizabeth, PA to Penn Hills, PA is 21.8 miles and takes about 40 minutes via State Street, Beulah Road, and East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of navigating through established communities rather than open country. It's a good option for a quick commute or a simple errand run without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Beulah Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Monongahela Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brown Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Lysle Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Street
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on Center Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
4
Merge onto PA 51
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hayden Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward PA 837 North: Clairton
6
Turn straight onto PA 837
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clairton-Glassport Bridge
8
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Avenue
9
Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Monongahela Avenue
10
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
11
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
15
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
17
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Braddock Avenue
18
Turn straight onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
19
Turn left onto PA 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brown Avenue
20
Continue on PA 130
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
22
Continue on PA 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right onto Verona Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Verona Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Verona Road
25
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
24 sec
·
Mount Avenue
26
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Sylvan Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward PA 837 North: Clairton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 837 North: Clairton
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 40% share of highway driving. You'll encounter numerous turns as you navigate through towns and residential areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 2.8 miles on State Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments to your speed and direction. The road's personality shifts as you progress, moving between local streets and short segments of faster-paced roads.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (Ohio Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on State Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.3 miles (Ohio Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Penn Hills, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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