Origin
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Drive Time
27m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
LaMont L. Johnson
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Pittsburgh to the Municipality of Bethel Park is a quick, straightforward journey spanning just 10.3 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 27 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily use Sixth Avenue, Crosstown Boulevard, and the Liberty Bridge to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of only $2, this is a budget-friendly commute or weekend excursion. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between the city center and the suburban landscape of Bethel Park.
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
5.2 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through urban and suburban infrastructure, requiring your full attention as you transition between Sixth Avenue, Crosstown Boulevard, and the Liberty Bridge. Because there are no long highway stretches—the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Sixth Avenue—you should prepare for a drive defined by frequent stops and intersections. The road’s personality is distinctly practical, lacking the monotonous grind of an expressway. Being behind the wheel here feels like a standard city-to-suburb transition, demanding steady focus as you weave through the local grid.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sixth Avenue 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is easy. At 27m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Crosstown Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Liberty Tunnels | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Liberty Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milford Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sixth Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Municipality of Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
3
Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
4
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Bridge
5
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
6
Continue on West Liberty Avenue
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Liberty Avenue
7
Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 51: Uniontown
8
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
9
Take the exit slight right
3.0 mi
·
6 min
10
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milford Drive
11
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
12
Continue on Bethel Church Road
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
14
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Highland Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Park Road
17
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Oak Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
·
Oak Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 10.3-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though local traffic patterns on the Liberty Bridge may influence your speed. You do not need to worry about pacing stops, as the entire duration is only 27 minutes and no stops are required to complete the journey. Given the $2 fuel estimate, you can easily top off your tank before leaving Pittsburgh without breaking your travel budget. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your navigation during the transition from the city streets to the bridge, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires quick reactions. Take advantage of the short travel time to enjoy the convenience of reaching Bethel Park without the fatigue associated with longer road trips.
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 5.2 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, or about 13m 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 10.3 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.2 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Municipality of Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh, PA
This is one driving day of about 10.3 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburgh, 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 5.2 mi from Pittsburgh, PA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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
Arriving in Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
The final approach into Municipality of 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 Municipality of 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
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Evening in Municipality of Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
7:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
5 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
27m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA covers 10.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sixth Avenue, Crosstown Boulevard, Liberty Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Pittsburgh, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.70 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is easy. At 27m 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 Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pittsburgh, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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