How far is Bethel Park, PA from Lower Burrell, PA?

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Lower Burrell, PA is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.83 mi
00h 53m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48.01 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Burrell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-15T09:42
Arrive Lower Burrell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Millvale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
14.9 mi
00h 26m
To Lower Burrell
14.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Lower Burrell.

  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

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna

    1570 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Blawnox

    2437 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Freeport Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Freeport Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hulton Bridge

    1749 ft · 43 sec · Hulton Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Hulton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hulton Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Coxcomb Hill Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Coxcomb Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Logans Ferry Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Freeport Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 28 North
8.13 mi · 27%
Coxcomb Hill Road
3.49 mi · 12%
Freeport Road
3.13 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 8%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 8%
Washington Road
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

PA 28 North

Continue straight

7.84 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millvale
00h 26m from Bethel Park
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Lower Burrell?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bethel Park and 14.9 miles from Lower Burrell.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.

Stop Ideas Near Millvale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millvale, 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 Millvale.

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Union Station

4 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

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Lower Burrell. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.63 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Lower Burrell

#2 Lower Burrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population10,997
Coordinates40.5531200, -79.7572700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Lower Burrell. The current time is 09:42:30.

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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.