How far is Bethel Park, PA from Elizabeth, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road
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Continue on Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton
154 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clairton Boulevard
7.2 mi · 14 min · Clairton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth
81 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Market Street
116 m · 17 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
1437 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Elizabeth.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clairton Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Clairton Boulevard
7.25 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Bethel Park and 6.3 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethel Park and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hills.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 8.86 mi (14.26 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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