How far is Wilkinsburg, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Wilkinsburg, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.8 mi
00h 28m
Flight
8.42 mi
13.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.42 mi
Kilometers
13.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.8 mi
Kilometers
20.6 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:15 PM EDT
Return by in Wilkinsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilkinsburg
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive Pleasant Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 9:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilkinsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
West Homestead
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wilkinsburg
6.4 mi
00h 14m
To Pleasant Hills
6.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilkinsburg and Pleasant Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilkinsburg and Pleasant Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Avenue

    72 m · 13 sec · Ross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    917 ft · 29 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Swissvale Avenue

    2589 ft · 1 min · Swissvale Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Race Street

    142 m · 23 sec · Race Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennwood Avenue

    113 m · 10 sec · Pennwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Swissvale Avenue

    1829 ft · 1 min · West Swissvale Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Swissvale Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · West Swissvale Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh

    1697 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead

    2558 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Beechwood Boulevard

    2685 ft · 2 min · Beechwood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Browns Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Browns Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Homestead Grays Bridge

    1 km · 2 min · Homestead Grays Bridge

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    1933 ft · 41 sec · West 8th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    3237 ft · 1 min · West 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 8th Avenue

    2490 ft · 1 min · West 8th Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road

    1098 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Glenwood Bridge

    1 mi · 2 min · Glenwood Bridge

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lebanon Church Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton

    133 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clairton Boulevard

    744 ft · 21 sec · Clairton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Constitution Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Caryl Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilkinsburg and Pleasant Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
210.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lebanon Road
2.46 mi · 19%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
1.81 mi · 14%
Lebanon Church Road
1.26 mi · 10%
Glenwood Bridge
1.01 mi · 8%
West 8th Avenue
0.84 mi · 7%
Homestead Grays Bridge
0.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lebanon Road

Turn right onto Lebanon Road

2.46 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Homestead
00h 14m from Wilkinsburg
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Wilkinsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilkinsburg to Pleasant Hills?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

West Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Wilkinsburg and 6.4 miles from Pleasant Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.01 one way or $4.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Wilkinsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasant Hills.

Stop Ideas Near West Homestead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Homestead, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Homestead.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

32 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

45 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilkinsburg and Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.42 mi (13.55 km).

Wilkinsburg

#1 Wilkinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population15,186
Coordinates40.4417400, -79.8819900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Hills

#2 Pleasant Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,968
Coordinates40.3356300, -79.9606100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkinsburg (-79.88199, 40.44174)
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $2.01
Round trip
$4.02
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $2.01 $4.02
Mid-grade $4.93 $2.22 $4.43
Premium $5.31 $2.39 $4.77
Diesel $6.55 $2.95 $5.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilkinsburg and Pleasant Hills. The current time is 20:46:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.