How far is Bethel Park, PA from Sandy, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Sandy, PA is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Sandy.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Patton Street
845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street
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Turn right onto Avenue U
65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U
70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn straight
611 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
27.1 mi · 41 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Villa Road
1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue straight
40.4 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 11 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Overdorf Street
17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Sandy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old William Penn Highway
Continue straight
40.4 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Sandy?
The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Bethel Park and 55.6 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Park and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Black Lick
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 Black Lick.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 85.54 mi (137.67 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
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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