Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Michael Taccetta
Highland, PA
Tran Anh Tuan
Bethel Park, PA to Highland, PA is 20 miles and takes about 40m via US 19 Truck/Library Road/Saw Mill Run Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance, it's a straightforward journey suitable for a single day. Plan for a relatively quick drive with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 Truck | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Library Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Parkway North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Veterans Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Perrymont Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Municipality of Bethel Park, PA and Highland, PA.
Start on Oak Street
Turn right onto Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
Turn left onto West Library Avenue
Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
Continue on Bethel Church Road
Continue on Hillcrest Street
At end of road, turn right onto Milford Drive
Turn straight onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Continue on Liberty Bridge
Take the exit
Continue on I 579
Continue on I 579
Continue on I 279
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck
Turn left onto Perrymont Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Municipality of Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Highland on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.3 miles on US 19 Truck. Expect a blend of road types, transitioning from what might feel like local roads to more arterial routes. The character of the drive will likely shift as you progress, offering varied driving conditions over the 20-mile distance.
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 20 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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