Origin
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile drive from Bethel Park to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable in about 23 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With no highway driving, you'll experience a local road feel for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2, reflecting the short distance. This route is a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given its brevity, it doesn't require an overnight stay, offering maximum flexibility for your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Library Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Park Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Church Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Library Road
— 2.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
5
Turn left onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
6
Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
8
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
9
Continue on Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Milford Drive
11
Turn straight onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Library Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
15
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
17
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
18
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
19
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
20
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
10 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
16 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
23m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments to speak of. Your longest continuous stretch will be approximately 2.9 miles along Library Road. You'll navigate through familiar suburban and urban landscapes as you make your way towards Pittsburgh. The journey primarily utilizes Library Road and Saw Mill Run Boulevard, culminating with the Liberty Tunnels. This character means you'll be engaging with local traffic and traffic signals throughout the short trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Library Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 10.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Library Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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