Origin
Franklin Park, PA
Afternoon in Franklin Park on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
The drive from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA covers 22 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reis Run Road, Arndt Road, Mount Nebo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reis Run Road | — | — |
| Arndt Road | — | — |
| Mount Nebo Road | — | — |
| Camp Horne Road | — | — |
| I 279 | — | — |
| Parkway North | — | — |
| I 579 South | — | — |
| Liberty Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reis Run Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 Reis Run Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Reis Run Road
3
Turn right onto Arndt Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Arndt Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
5
Turn right onto Camp Horne Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Horne Road
6
Turn left onto I 279: Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 279: Pittsburgh
7
Merge slight left onto Parkway North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Parkway North
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
9
Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
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 West Liberty Avenue
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
PA 51: Uniontown
14
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
15
Continue on Clairton Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Clairton Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Old Clairton Road
17
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
19 sec
·
Constitution Drive
18
Turn right onto Caryl Drive
371 ft
·
16 sec
·
Caryl Drive
19
Arrive at your destination
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
Afternoon in Pleasant Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
31 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?
22 mi in 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Reis Run Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin Park, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 Trip.ovh 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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