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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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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 · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Logan Road
2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1399 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Fort Couch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Camp Horne Road
1742 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Perrysville
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Camp Horne Road
2057 ft · 56 sec · Camp Horne Road
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Turn left onto Mount Nebo Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mount Nebo Road
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Turn right onto Arndt Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reis Run Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Reis Run Road
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Turn sharp left onto Rochester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
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).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.5834000, -80.0878400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Park (-80.08784, 40.5834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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