How far is Bethel Park, PA from Franklin Park, PA?

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Franklin Park, PA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.53 mi
00h 44m
Flight
17.86 mi
28.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.86 mi
Kilometers
28.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.48 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pittsburgh
PA

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

From Bethel Park
12.2 mi
00h 22m
To Franklin Park
12.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Franklin Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Franklin Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Park Road

    2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Logan Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1399 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Couch Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  14. 14

    Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Camp Horne Road

    1742 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Perrysville

    93 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Camp Horne Road

    2057 ft · 56 sec · Camp Horne Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mount Nebo Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Mount Nebo Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arndt Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Arndt Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reis Run Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Reis Run Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto Rochester Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Franklin Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 279 North
7.9 mi · 32%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 10%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 10%
Washington Road
2.02 mi · 8%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 7%
Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 279 North

Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

7.9 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsburgh
00h 22m from Bethel Park
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Franklin Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Franklin Park?

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Bethel Park and 12.2 miles from Franklin Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethel Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Franklin Park.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsburgh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsburgh.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

41 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.74 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Franklin Park

#2 Franklin Park

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population14,883
Coordinates40.5834000, -80.0878400
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Franklin Park (-80.08784, 40.5834)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.11
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.55 $7.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.95 $4.31 $8.62
Diesel $5.98 $5.20 $10.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Franklin Park. The current time is 23:58:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.