Origin
New Kensington, PA
Late night in New Kensington on Wednesday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Kensington, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
55m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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 New Kensington, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 55m 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, Blue Belt, Frankstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 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
14.9 miles from New Kensington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 29.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 25 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in near Milltown Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (Milltown Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.1 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Milltown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Milltown Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, US 22 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
7
18.8 mi into trip
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~31m 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
18.9 mi into trip
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~32m in
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PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
19 mi into trip
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~32m in
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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 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Blue Belt | 3 mi | 6m |
| Frankstown Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Hulton Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Repp Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Coxcomb Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Kensington, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Locust Street
25 ft
·
6 sec
·
Locust Street
2
Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Constitution Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto 5th Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
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5th Street
4
Turn right onto Freeport Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Freeport Street
5
Continue on Orange Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Logans Ferry Road
6
Continue on Coxcomb Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Coxcomb Hill Road
7
Turn left onto Repp Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Repp Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Milltown Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Milltown Road
9
Continue on Boda Road
494 ft
·
14 sec
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Boda Road
10
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Bridge Street
11
Turn sharp left onto Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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Hulton Road
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hulton Road
13
Continue on PA 380; Yellow Belt
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Frankstown Road
14
Turn left onto PA 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Beulah Road
15
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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William Penn Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
17
Merge onto I 376; US 22
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
18
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
23
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
24
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
25
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Maytide Street
26
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
27
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Milford Drive
29
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Hillcrest Street
30
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
32
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Highland Avenue
33
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
34
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
35
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
36
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
37
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
38
Arrive at 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 14.9 miles from New Kensington, PA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 miles.
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 29.8 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Kensington, 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 New Kensington, PA
This is one driving day of about 29.8 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Kensington, 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.
The longest stretch is on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from New Kensington, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from New Kensington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethel Park, PA
The final approach into Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park, 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
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bethel Park, PA
Late night in Bethel Park on Wednesday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lakewood, NY
15 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 New Kensington, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Blue Belt, Frankstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from New Kensington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 25 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (Milltown Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Kensington, PA to Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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