How far is Pleasant Hills, PA from Franklin Park, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, PA to Franklin Park, PA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Franklin Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Franklin Park.
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Start on Caryl Drive
113 m · 23 sec · Caryl Drive
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Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 15 sec · Constitution Drive
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 1 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 579 North
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
2264 ft · 48 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
6.2 mi · 9 min · Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward Camp Horne Road
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Perrysville
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Camp Horne Road
2057 ft · 56 sec · Camp Horne Road
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Turn left onto Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mount Nebo 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 Reis Run Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Reis Run Road
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Turn sharp left onto Rochester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hills and Franklin Park.
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
Continue on Parkway North
6.23 mi · 00h 09m
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 Pleasant Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hills to Franklin Park?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 10.9 miles from Pleasant Hills and 10.9 miles from Franklin Park.
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 3.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pleasant Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Franklin Park.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
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Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hills and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 18.38 mi (29.58 km).
#1 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.5834000, -80.0878400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester Road (-80.087887, 40.583372)
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 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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