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
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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
Penn Hills, PA
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Traveling between Bethel Park and Penn Hills covers a 24.7-mile distance that typically takes around 46 minutes to complete. Because this is a short local trip, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the journey, making it a very economical commute. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, South Park Road, and West Library Avenue as you traverse this part of the Northeast. Since the entire route takes place within Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip that works well for those looking to get from one municipality to the other efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Library Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Verona Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Beulah Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Carson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Coal Hollow Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Municipality of Bethel Park, PA and Penn Hills, 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
Turn right onto Blue Belt
Turn left onto Blue Belt
Continue on Blue Belt
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885
Turn right onto PA 885
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto Churchill Road
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto PA 130
Continue on PA 130
Continue on PA 130
Turn right onto Verona Road
Continue on Verona Road
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 130: Churchill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Churchill Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Penn Hills on Sunday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of surface streets that require your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches like the zero-mile segments found on Main Street. The road conditions shift frequently as you transition between local thoroughfares. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local traffic patterns rather than the monotonous cruising found on major expressways. Staying alert is essential because the personality of this drive is defined by its technical, winding nature through residential and commercial corridors.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near PA 885 / Second Avenue.
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 22 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: at 10.9 miles (PA 885 / Second Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 22.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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