Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Pittsburgh, PA
Wikimedia Commons
This quick 10.3-mile drive from Bethel Park to Pittsburgh, PA, should take about 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Library Road and Saw Mill Run Boulevard, with a brief stint through the Liberty Tunnels. With no highway driving, expect a turn-heavy experience. Your estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $2. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, specifically in Pennsylvania, and is best suited for a single day of travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Library Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Church Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Milford Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Municipality of Bethel Park, PA and Pittsburgh, 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
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
Continue on Sixth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto Grant Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — 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
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Municipality of Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
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.
This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, offering a local feel rather than an open highway experience, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Library Road. As you travel, the route transitions from local roads to more urban thoroughfares as you approach Pittsburgh. Expect to be actively navigating, making this a more engaging drive than a straight shot on an interstate.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 10.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (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.
The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
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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