Origin
Pleasant Hills, PA
Late night in Pleasant Hills on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
302.1 mi
486 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Hills, PA
Michael Taccetta
Abington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA covers 302.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Constitution Drive, Old Clairton Road, Clairton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
151 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 302.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 302.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Constitution Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution Drive | — | — |
| Old Clairton Road | — | — |
| Clairton Boulevard | — | — |
| McKeesport | — | — |
| Lebanon Church Road | — | — |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | — | — |
| Richland Avenue | — | — |
| W | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Constitution Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills, PA and Abington, PA.
1
Start on Caryl Drive
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
Caryl Drive
2
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Constitution Drive
3
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Clairton Road
4
Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard
233 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clairton Boulevard
5
Take the exit slight right toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport
499 ft
·
14 sec
·
McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport
6
Turn slight right onto Lebanon Church Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
7
Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
8
Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
9
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
10
Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
11
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
12
Continue on 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
13
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Way
14
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lincoln Way
15
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
16
Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
PATP, I 76
17
Continue on PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PATP, I 76
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
276 mi
·
5 hr
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
21
Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
22
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
23
Continue on Easton Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Easton Road
24
Turn left onto West Moreland Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Moreland Road
25
Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Old York Road
26
Turn left onto Keith Road
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Keith Road
27
Turn right
20 ft
·
1 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pleasant Hills, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 302.1 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151 mi from Pleasant Hills, PA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Abington, PA
The final approach into Abington, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Abington, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.60 one way
$97.20 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.70 | $109.40 |
| premium | $4.95 | $58.92 | $117.84 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $71.12 | $142.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.72 | $14.50 |
| Efficient EV | 75.5 | 0 | $26.43 | $12.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.8 | 1 | $42.29 | $19.33 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Abington, PA
Late night in Abington on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
151 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA covers 302.1 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Constitution Drive, Old Clairton Road, Clairton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pleasant Hills, PA to Abington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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