Origin
Franklin Park, PA
Morning in Franklin Park on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pleasant Hills, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Franklin Park to Pleasant Hills is 22 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Parkway North, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and Clairton Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a quick connection between two points. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you transition from highway to surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick errand or connecting to other routes without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway North | 6 mi | 8m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Clairton Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Mount Nebo Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 579 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Reis Run Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Rochester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Parkway North
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, PA and Pleasant Hills, PA.
1
Start on Rochester Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Yellow Belt
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Reis Run Road
3
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Arndt Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
5
Turn right onto Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Horne Road
6
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 279: Pittsburgh
7
Merge onto I 279
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward Liberty Bridge
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
11
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
12
Continue on US 19 Truck
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
Toward PA 51: Uniontown
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto PA 51
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 51
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Clairton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old Clairton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
19 sec
·
Constitution Drive
18
Turn right onto Caryl Drive
370 ft
·
16 sec
·
Caryl Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Caryl Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 21.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 579
Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Liberty Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Liberty Bridge
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 51: Uniontown
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Old Clairton Road
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Pleasant Hills, PA
Morning in Pleasant Hills on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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?
About 34% of this 22-mile route is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 6 miles on Parkway North before transitioning to surface roads. Pay attention as you merge onto and off of Parkway North, as this section likely involves more traffic and varied speeds. The latter half of the drive on Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Clairton Boulevard will feel more like typical urban or suburban driving.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Parkway North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in near I 579.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Parkway North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pleasant Hills, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 11.7 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasant Hills, 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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