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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
US 19 Truck
— 5.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Municipality of Bethel Park, PA and Highland, PA.
1
Start on Oak Street
258 ft·13 sec·Oak Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·South Park Road
4
Turn left onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·West Library Avenue
5
Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bethel Church Road
7
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft·10 sec·Bethel Church Road
8
Continue on Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·Hillcrest Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi·53 sec·Milford Drive
10
Turn straight onto PA 88; Yellow Belt
2.9 mi·6 min·Library Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi·5 min·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
361 ft·12 sec·this road
14
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi·2 min·Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi·59 sec·Liberty Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 579 North
17
Continue on I 579
0.4 mi·48 sec·Crosstown Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 579
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Bridge
19
Continue on I 279
2.1 mi·3 min·Parkway North
20
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
0.3 mi·28 sec·US 19 Truck
Exit 4Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck
5.0 mi·9 min·US 19 Truck
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight RoadUse the slight left lane.
22
Turn left onto Perrymont Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Perrymont Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Perrymont Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
8 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.2 mi into trip|~19m in|Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip|~28m in|US 19 Truck
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergr...
7
14 mi into trip|~29m in|US 19 Truck
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
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg7 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$3.53
$7.06
premium
$4.81
$3.79
$7.57
diesel
$4.80
$3.78
$7.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Late night
in Municipality of Bethel Park on Monday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:48AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Highland, PA
Late night
in Highland on Monday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:48AM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
2 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
40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on US 19 Truck.
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,233 ft772 ft
Total Climb
759 ft
Total Descent
830 ft
Highest Point
1,233 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
462 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on US 19 Truck. 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 Highland, 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 (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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Highland, PA before heading back.
