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Trip from Murrysville, PA to Bethel Park, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

46m

Distance

26.2 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Murrysville, PA, PA

Murrysville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

The drive from Murrysville, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, William Penn Highway, Blue Belt for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Murrysville, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near Vincent Hall Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincent Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Vincent Hall Road

Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
15.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 73A Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
15.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | PA 885 / Bates Street

Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | PA 885 / Second Avenue

Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 11.8 mi 16m
William Penn Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Blue Belt 3 mi 6m
Becks Run Road 2.5 mi 3m
East Carson Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Library Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Maytide Street 0.6 mi <1m
Hot Metal Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Penn-Lincoln Parkway East — 11.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murrysville, PA and Bethel Park, PA.

1

Start on Old William Penn Highway

68 ft · 9 sec · Old William Penn Highway
2

Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road

414 ft · 10 sec · Vincent Hall Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto US 22

3.3 mi · 5 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22

12 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left lane.
5

Take the exit

478 ft · 24 sec
Exit 73A Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn right onto PA 885

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto PA 885

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
9

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Carson Street
10

Turn right onto Blue Belt

2.5 mi · 3 min · Becks Run Road
11

Continue on Blue Belt

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
12

At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Maytide Street
13

Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
14

Take the exit onto Blue Belt

3.0 mi · 6 min · Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Milford Drive
16

Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hillcrest Street
17

Continue on Bethel Church Road

365 ft · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
18

At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road
19

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Highland Avenue
20

Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Library Avenue
21

At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Park Road
22

Turn left

43 ft · 5 sec
23

Turn right

20 ft · 6 sec
24

Turn left

102 ft · 7 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.34 one way

$8.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.76 $9.51
premium $4.93 $5.08 $10.16
diesel $5.61 $5.78 $11.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.75 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.29 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.67 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Murrysville, PA

Night in Murrysville on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethel Park, PA

Night in Bethel Park on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

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

46m 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 Murrysville, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 26.2 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, William Penn Highway, Blue Belt. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Murrysville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.34 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 26.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vincent Hall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murrysville, PA to Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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