Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, PA
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Pleasant Hills, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 20.9-mile drive from Unity to Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward day trip that can be completed in about 42 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Frankstown Road, with a smaller portion on Lebanon Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. Given its short distance and duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, keeping the travel experience consistent.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Frankstown Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Lebanon Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Leechburg Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glenwood Bridge | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 8th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, PA and Pleasant Hills, PA.
Start on Perry Street
Turn right onto Siple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Siple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Leechburg Road
Continue on Leechburg Road
Turn right onto PA 380
Turn left onto PA 380; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto PA 130
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Beechwood Boulevard
Continue on Blue Belt
Continue on Blue Belt
Turn right onto PA 837
Continue on PA 837
Continue on PA 837; Blue Belt
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto PA 885
Turn right onto PA 885
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
Take the ramp
Turn right onto PA 51
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
Turn right onto Caryl Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 20.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, US 22 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto PA 837 / West 8th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Unity on Tuesday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Pleasant Hills on Tuesday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 42-minute journey. Only 21% of the route involves highway driving, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.3 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. As you transition from the parkway to local roads like Frankstown Road and Lebanon Road, you'll notice a change in the driving environment, requiring more attention to turns and local traffic. This isn't a monotonous highway cruise, but rather a dynamic route that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (PA 837 / West 8th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Unity, PA and Pleasant Hills, PA, road signs point toward Squirrel Hill and Homestead.
Squirrel Hill
Homestead
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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