How far is Bethel Park, PA from New Kensington, PA?

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to New Kensington, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
31.12 mi
00h 54m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.12 mi
Kilometers
50.09 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Kensington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-15T00:48
Arrive New Kensington
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
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

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
Millvale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
15.5 mi
00h 27m
To New Kensington
15.6 mi
00h 27m

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

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and New Kensington.

  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

    16.1 mi · 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton

    2099 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge

    78 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road

    85 m · 16 sec · Crawford Run Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Kensington Bridge

    1715 ft · 31 sec · New Kensington Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on 9th Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    1486 ft · 43 sec · Constitution Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right

    96 m · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    85 m · 8 sec · Locust Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 28 North
16.4 mi · 53%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 8%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 8%
Washington Road
2.02 mi · 7%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 6%
Freeport Road
1.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA 28 North

Continue straight

16.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millvale
00h 27m from Bethel Park
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to New Kensington?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 15.5 miles from Bethel Park and 15.6 miles from New Kensington.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Kensington.

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.

RAIL

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 New Kensington. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.58 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
New Kensington

#2 New Kensington

City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population12,188
Coordinates40.5697900, -79.7647700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: New Kensington (-79.76477, 40.56979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.99
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.49 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.95 $5.45 $10.90
Diesel $5.98 $6.58 $13.16

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 New Kensington. The current time is 00:48:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.