Origin
Bethel Park, PA
Late night in Bethel Park on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
54m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
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6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Kensington, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Park Road, Logan Road, Bethel Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.6 miles from Bethel Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 31.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA is easy. At 54m 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 Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Logan Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethel Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Couch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cochran Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greentree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Park Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and New Kensington, PA.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
9 sec
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the route
2
Turn right
20 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left
43 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn left onto South Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
5
Turn right onto Logan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Road
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Bethel Church Road
7
Continue on Fort Couch Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Fort Couch Road
8
Turn right onto Washington Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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Washington Road
9
Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
10
Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
12
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
13
Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
14
Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
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I 279 North: North Shore
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
16
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Russellton, Creighton
18
Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
256 ft
·
11 sec
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Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
19
Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road
279 ft
·
16 sec
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Crawford Run Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeport Road
21
Turn left onto New Kensington Bridge
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
New Kensington Bridge
22
Continue on 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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9th Street
23
Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Constitution Boulevard
24
Turn right
315 ft
·
16 sec
25
Turn left onto Locust Street
279 ft
·
8 sec
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Locust Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.6 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 27m 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 31.1 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Kensington, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethel Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bethel Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 31.1 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethel Park, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Bethel Park, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Bethel Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Kensington, PA
The final approach into New Kensington, 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 New Kensington, 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
$5.16 one way
$10.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
New Kensington, PA
Late night in New Kensington on Wednesday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
16 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
1 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
54m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA covers 31.1 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Road, Logan Road, Bethel Church Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Bethel Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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