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Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Marple, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
286.8 mi
462 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Hills, PA
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Marple, PA
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Trip Overview
Penn Hills, PA to Marple, PA is 286.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m via Mount Avenue, Verona Road, and Coal Hollow Road, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel than a highway-centric route. With a recommended one-day drive time, this trip is well-suited for a single push if you prefer getting to your destination efficiently.
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
143.4 miles from Penn Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 263.8 mi | 4h 47m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Morehall Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 263.8 mi, about 4h 47m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~3,243 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~204 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Penn Hills, PA and Marple, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
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Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
25 sec
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Mount Avenue
3
Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Verona Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
6
Continue on PA 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 376; US 22
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
264 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 320
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 29
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
15
Continue on PA 29
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
17
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Darby Road
18
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
19
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
20
Turn left onto PA 3
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
21
Take the exit
120 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto Media Line Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Media Line Road
23
Turn left onto Lovell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Lovell Avenue
24
Turn right onto Hearth Road
415 ft
·
18 sec
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Hearth Road
25
Arrive at destination
Hearth Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 32m duration, leaving Penn Hills in the morning will allow you to reach Marple before evening. Since this is a single-day drive, you can be flexible with your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel; with no highway travel, you might find more opportunities for local diners or small-town cafes. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as surface roads can sometimes be less predictable for gas station availability compared to major interstates.
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 143.4 miles from Penn Hills, PA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 263.8 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 63 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.4 miles or 2h 44m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marple, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Penn Hills, 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 Penn Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 286.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Penn Hills, 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 263.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.4 miles from Penn Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 263.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
North Midway Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Blue Mountain Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Bomansville Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
New Stanton Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
North Somerset Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
South Somerset Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Sideling Hill Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Cumberland Valley Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Lawn Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
TA
0.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.1 mi from route
Oakmont Plum Service Plaza
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 286.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
274.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 320
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
6
286.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.47 one way
$100.94 round trip
$4.47/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.89 | $55.19 | $110.38 |
| premium | $5.23 | $59.01 | $118.02 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $69.77 | $139.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $34.29
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(263.8 mi)
$34.29
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
$50
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86 | 1 | $30.11 | $13.77 |
| Efficient EV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.10 | $11.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.7 | 1 | $40.15 | $18.36 |
Gas CO2
100 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.
Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Monday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
NE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 1:35PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Marple, PA
Morning in Marple on Monday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Frost
NE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 1:35PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
45°F
State Line, PA
143 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
4 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 178
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 276.9
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 69.2
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$1
near mile 286.8
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 286.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 217.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and county roads for the full 286.8 miles, with no interstate cruising. You'll be following Mount Avenue, Verona Road, and Coal Hollow Road for the majority of your travel. Drivers should anticipate frequent intersections and potential for slower speeds as you pass through communities and varied terrain.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 263.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Verona Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 286.8 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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,156 ft
401 ft
Total Climb
2,180 ft
Total Descent
2,711 ft
Highest Point
2,156 ft
~61.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,756 ft
Notable High Points
1,829 ft at ~122.9 miles
+750 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Penn Hills, PA
Full guide →Founded 1850
Arriving in Marple, PA
Full guide →Marple is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Delco). Marple is about 11 miles from center city Philadelphia and has a population of more than 23,000.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 286.8 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 (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 263.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.29 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 19 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 Marple, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Marple, PA before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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