Origin
McKeesport, PA
Late night in McKeesport on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKeesport, 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
22m
Distance
11.5 mi
18 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKeesport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
McKeesport, PA to Bethel Park, PA is 11.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Lebanon Church Road, Broughton Road, and Curry Hollow Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a drive time under half an hour and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, straightforward trip with no need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Curry Hollow Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Park Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baptist Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Richland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lebanon Church Road
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Penny Street
17 ft
·
2 sec
·
Penny Street
2
Turn right onto PA 148
87 ft
·
8 sec
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
462 ft
·
22 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto PA 148 Truck
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Market Street
5
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Lysle Boulevard
6
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
7
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
10
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
11
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
14
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
16
Continue on South Park Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
17
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
18
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — 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
|
PA 148 / Walnut Street
Turn right onto PA 148 / Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 148 Truck / Market Street
Turn right onto PA 148 Truck / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard
Turn left onto Yellow Belt / Lysle Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
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
Late night in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
3:36 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
8 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
22m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate familiar suburban roads for the entire 11.5 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.9 miles along Lebanon Church Road. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and traffic signals as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. The road doesn't offer long, sweeping vistas but rather a more intimate, in-town driving experience.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Lebanon Church 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 148 / Walnut Street.
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 11.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (PA 148 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 148 Truck / Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m 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 3.9 miles on Lebanon Church 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 (PA 148 / Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 148 Truck / Market Street): Navigation decision point.
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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