How far is Pleasant Hill, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Pittsburgh.
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Start on South 18th Street
152 m · 27 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
3116 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colebrook Road
150 m · 22 sec · Colebrook Road
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Turn right onto Quentin Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Quentin Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
210.6 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
211 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Pleasant Hill and 118 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
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Cumberland station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 187.18 mi (301.23 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3362000, -76.4416300 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $4.46 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $40.78 | $81.56 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $43.93 | $87.85 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $54.23 | $108.47 |
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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