Origin
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Plum, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plum, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 26.3-mile drive from Bethel Park, PA, to Plum, PA, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 52 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, which is quite economical. Given the short distance and quick duration, this route offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you won't be crossing any major geographical boundaries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Center Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Yellow Belt | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Patton Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Monroeville Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Center New Texas Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
5th Avenue
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and Plum, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
5
Continue on Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
6
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Patton Street
17
Continue on Wilmerding and Monroeville Road
453 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wilmerding and Monroeville Road
18
Turn right onto Monroeville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Monroeville Road
19
Continue on Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroeville Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Stroschein Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Stroschein Road
21
Continue on Center Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
At end of road, turn right onto Old William Penn Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old William Penn Highway
23
Turn slight left onto Center Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Center Road
24
Turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Saltsburg Road
25
Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Center New Texas Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
New Texas Road
27
Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Leechburg Road
28
Turn left onto Stirling Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stirling Drive
29
Turn left onto Windsor Court
308 ft
·
13 sec
·
Windsor Court
30
Arrive at destination
Windsor Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — 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
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Yellow Belt / Broughton Road
Turn right onto Yellow Belt / Broughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Old William Penn Highway
At end of road, turn right onto Old William Penn Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.78 | $9.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
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 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $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.
Destination
Plum, PA
Morning in Plum on Sunday
Local time
6:07 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
52m 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' for this entire 26.3-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. You'll be making frequent turns on roads like 5th Avenue, Lebanon Church Road, and Center Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles along 5th Avenue. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, navigating through various local communities for the full 52 minutes. The road character remains consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% 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: 4.5 mi on 5th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 26.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 4.5 miles on 5th Avenue. 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 Plum, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plum, 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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