Origin
McKeesport, PA
Late night in McKeesport on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKeesport, PA to Penn Hills, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKeesport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Penn Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between McKeesport and Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, you are looking at a brief 14.2-mile journey. This local trip typically takes about 31 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Walnut Street, Lysle Boulevard, and 5th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is a very budget-friendly commute. Because the entire route is completed on local roads, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward, practical way to connect these two communities without the complexity of a long-distance road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| 5th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Brown Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lysle Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beulah Road
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport, PA and Penn Hills, PA.
1
Start on Penny Street
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
Penny Street
2
Turn right onto PA 148
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn slight left onto Westinghouse Avenue
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Westinghouse Avenue
6
Continue on East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pittsburgh Mckeesport Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
8
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Braddock Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
10
Turn left onto PA 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brown Avenue
11
Continue on PA 130
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
13
Continue on PA 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto Verona Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Verona Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Verona Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Verona Road
16
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
24 sec
·
Mount Avenue
17
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Sylvan Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 148 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 148 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 148; Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 148; Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Sylvan Avenue
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
25 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
28m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share for this 14.2-mile route is 0%, you will stay entirely on surface streets throughout the 31-minute duration. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway; in fact, the longest stretch on Walnut Street is 0 miles, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and turns. This drive demands your full attention as you transition between local roads. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local infrastructure rather than zoning out on a highway.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Beulah Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 148 / Walnut Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 148 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Beulah Road. 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: near the start (PA 148 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 148; Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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