Origin
Franklin Park, PA
Morning in Franklin Park on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Franklin Park to Bethel Park is 24.9 miles and takes about 45 minutes via I-79 and Washington Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Pennsylvania, primarily navigating the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on the interstate, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. It's ideal if you're looking for an efficient route with minimal fuss, suitable for a same-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Washington Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mount Nebo Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Reis Run Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rochester Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fort Couch Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Rochester Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Yellow Belt
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Reis Run Road
3
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Arndt Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mt Nebo Road
5
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
6
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Nebo Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 79: Washington
8
Merge onto I 79
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
I 79
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59A
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Lydia Street
522 ft
·
26 sec
·
Lydia Street
13
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Forsythe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsythe Road
15
Turn right onto PA 121
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Greentree Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Couch Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Logan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Road
21
Turn left onto South Park Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
22
Turn right
43 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
24
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road
Turn sharp right onto Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59A
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
8
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Fort Couch Road
Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 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 | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
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
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
7 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
45m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 46% of the total mileage on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-79, the longest of which spans 9.8 miles without interruption, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Washington Road and Cochran Road, the character of the drive will shift to a more local feel. This blend means you get some highway efficiency combined with a more community-oriented driving environment as you approach your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road.
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 19 decision points packed into just 24.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Franklin Park, PA to Bethel Park, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Heidelberg along the way.
Heidelberg
17 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 79. 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 1 miles (Yellow Belt / Reis Run Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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