Origin
Wilkinsburg, PA
Morning in Wilkinsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilkinsburg, 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
33m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilkinsburg, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 16.2-mile drive from Wilkinsburg to Bethel Park, PA, is designed for a single day, taking about 33 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and local streets like Blue Belt and Becks Run Road. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is a very budget-friendly trip. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its brevity, it's perfectly suited for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Blue Belt | 3 mi | 6m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Carson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Library Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maytide Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Swissvale Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hot Metal Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilkinsburg, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Ross Avenue
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ross Avenue
2
Turn right onto Mill Street
321 ft
·
19 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn left onto South Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Avenue
4
Turn right onto Green Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Swissvale Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Race Street
467 ft
·
22 sec
·
Race Street
6
Turn left onto Pennwood Avenue
372 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pennwood Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Swissvale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Swissvale Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto West Swissvale Avenue
298 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Swissvale Avenue
Toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
10
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
16
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
17
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
19
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
20
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Milford Drive
22
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
23
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
25
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highland Avenue
26
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
27
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
28
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn right
20 ft
·
6 sec
30
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.4 — 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
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue
Turn right onto Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 885 / Second Avenue
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
6:36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this trip, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 3.5 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This means you'll be transitioning between faster-paced parkway driving and navigating more intricate local roads frequently. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the parkway onto the Blue Belt and then Becks Run Road, requiring your attention to be adjusted for changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 16.2 miles you will encounter 24 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 (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. 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 Bethel Park, 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 (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Green Belt / Swissvale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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