Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Morning in Penn Hills on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to West Mifflin, 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
29m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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West Mifflin, PA
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Trip Overview
Penn Hills to West Mifflin is 14 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Verona Road and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward connection rather than a scenic excursion. It's a practical route for local travel, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Braddock Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Kennywood Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Duquesne Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Homestead Duquesne Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Verona Road
— 2.1 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and West Mifflin, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
7
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
William Penn Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 77
Toward Edgewood, Swissvale
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Swissvale Avenue
185 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Swissvale Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Braddock Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankin Bridge
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837; Green Belt
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Road
15
Continue on PA 837; Green Belt
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennywood Boulevard
16
Continue on PA 837; Green Belt
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Duquesne Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Grant Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto Homestead Duquesne Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Duquesne Road
19
Turn left onto Purdy Street
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Purdy Street
20
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — 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
|
~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.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, US 22 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
8
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Edgewood, Swissvale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward Edgewood, Swissvale
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Braddock Avenue
Turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
West Mifflin, PA
Morning in West Mifflin on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
5 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
29m 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 mostly surface roads, with only 14% on highways. You'll experience about 2.1 miles on Verona Road before transitioning to other roads. Expect a consistent driving experience without long stretches of high-speed travel. The majority of your time will be spent navigating local streets.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on Verona 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Verona Road.
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 14 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Penn Hills, PA and West Mifflin, PA, road signs point toward Edgewood and Swissvale.
Edgewood
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
Swissvale
7.2 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Arriving in West Mifflin, PA
Full guide →West Miffin is a city of 20,000 people (2020) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its main draws are its amusement park and water park.
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 29m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on Verona Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (PA 130 / Coal Hollow Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Mifflin, 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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