How far is Franklin Park, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Park and Pleasant Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Pleasant Hills.
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Start on Rochester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reis Run Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Reis Run Road
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Turn right onto Arndt Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mount Nebo Road
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Turn right onto Camp Horne Road
2740 ft · 1 min · Camp Horne Road
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Turn left onto I 279: Pittsburgh
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Parkway North
6 mi · 8 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1154 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Clairton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Caryl Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park and Pleasant Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Parkway North
Merge slight left onto Parkway North
6.02 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Park and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to Pleasant Hills?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Franklin Park and 11 miles from Pleasant Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Park and Partly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).
#1 Franklin Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.5834000, -80.0878400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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