Origin
Penn Hills, PA
Afternoon in Penn Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penn Hills, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn Hills, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Penn Hills, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 42m 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, Becks Run Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Blue Belt | 3 mi | 6m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Carson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Sylvan Avenue
134 ft
·
11 sec
·
Sylvan Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
519 ft
·
25 sec
·
Mount Avenue
3
Turn right onto Verona Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Verona Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 130
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coal Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 130
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Coal Hollow Road
6
Continue on PA 130
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Beulah Road
7
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
William Penn Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
10
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
15
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
16
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
17
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
18
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
19
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Milford Drive
21
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
22
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
23
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
24
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highland Avenue
25
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
26
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
27
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
28
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
29
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Verona Road
Turn right onto Verona Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 885 / Second Avenue
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 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 | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
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
Bethel Park, PA
Afternoon in Bethel Park on Saturday
Local time
1:46 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
10 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
42m 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?
22.3 mi in 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Verona Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bethel Park, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Verona Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bethel Park, 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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