Origin
Elizabeth, PA
Morning in Elizabeth on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elizabeth, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabeth, PA
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Trip Overview
Elizabeth, PA to Bethel Park, PA is 12.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Hayden Boulevard, Broughton Road, and Curry Hollow Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward local drive. Expect a consistent local feel throughout, with no major highway segments. It's ideal for a quick errand or a simple relocation within the area. Plan for frequent turns, as this route is characterized by its many intersections.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hayden Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Curry Hollow Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Park Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baptist Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South 3rd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brownsville Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lebanon Church Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hayden Boulevard
— 7.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Center Avenue
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
Center Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
South 3rd Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
4
Merge onto PA 51
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Hayden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
393 ft
·
12 sec
Toward South Park
6
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lebanon Church Road
7
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
9
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
11
Continue on South Park Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
12
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 12.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard
Merge onto PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward South Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward South Park
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road
Turn right onto Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.24 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
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
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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
26m 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?
This drive has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. With 0% highway share, you'll stay on local roads for the entire 12.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.3 miles on Hayden Boulevard. As you transition from Hayden Boulevard to Broughton Road and then Curry Hollow Road, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Hayden Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elizabeth, PA to Bethel Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Park along the way.
Park
7.8 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Bethel Park, PA
Full guide →Allegheny County is the center of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania. It contains the city of Pittsburgh and most of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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 26m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on Hayden Boulevard. 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: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Hayden Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 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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