Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Afternoon in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to North Braddock, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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North Braddock, PA
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Trip Overview
Penn Hills to North Braddock is 9.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Beulah Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that's more about navigating neighborhoods than open highway. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or an easy connection between two nearby areas. It's a straightforward local journey with no need for extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Brown Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Linden Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bessemer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beulah Road
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and North Braddock, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
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
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Beulah Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 130
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brown Avenue
8
Turn right onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
9
Continue on Braddock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Braddock Avenue
10
Turn right onto Cable Avenue
161 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cable Avenue
11
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Linden Avenue
12
Turn right onto Bessemer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Bessemer Avenue
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Brinton Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Avenue
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Turn left onto PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cable Avenue
Turn right onto Cable Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
North Braddock, PA
Afternoon in North Braddock on Sunday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
0% chance
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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 characterized by its frequent turns, making it a very local and engaging drive. With only a 5% highway share, you'll primarily be on city streets and local roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 2.8 miles along Beulah Road. Expect to navigate through various neighborhoods, with the road conditions and speed limits changing as you progress. It’s a much more involved driving experience than a simple highway cruise.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.1 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Braddock, 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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