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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Unity, PA is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
24.58 mi
00h 48m
Flight
17.8 mi
28.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.8 mi
Kilometers
28.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-23T14:18
Arrive Unity
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Greenfield
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
12.3 mi
00h 24m
To Unity
12.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

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

    1734 ft · 48 sec · Bethel Church Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 10 sec · Bethel Church Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 54 sec · Milford Drive

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Library Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Library Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    978 ft · 32 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 58 sec · Maytide Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Becks Run Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    1345 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill

    749 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Churchill Road

    963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills

    63 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Beulah Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Frankstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    150 m · 14 sec · Saltsburg Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Leechburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road

  29. 29

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

    2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Siple Street

    139 m · 21 sec · Siple Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Siple Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Siple Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.34 mi · 26%
Library Road
2.93 mi · 12%
Frankstown Road
2.78 mi · 11%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Leechburg Road
2.29 mi · 9%
Beulah Road
1.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.34 mi · 00h 09m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 24m from Bethel Park
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Bethel Park and 12.3 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 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 Sunny around Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Unity. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Unity

#2 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Unity. The current time is 14:18:29.

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.