How far is Bethel Park, PA from Wilkinsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Wilkinsburg, PA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Wilkinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Wilkinsburg.
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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
2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn left onto West Library Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
2094 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1734 ft · 48 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 10 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 54 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn straight onto Library Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Library Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
978 ft · 32 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 58 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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Continue on Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Becks Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Bates Street
60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.2 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale
582 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Edgewood
1737 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Greendale Avenue
911 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Greendale Avenue
1012 ft · 36 sec · Greendale Avenue
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Continue on Race Street
1328 ft · 51 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto East Swissvale Avenue
2589 ft · 1 min · East Swissvale Avenue
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Turn left onto South Avenue
1283 ft · 37 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Center Street
98 m · 16 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Ross Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Ross Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Wilkinsburg.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.17 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Wilkinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Wilkinsburg?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Bethel Park and 8.1 miles from Wilkinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Wilkinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair
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 Saint Clair.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Wilkinsburg. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilkinsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 40.4417400, -79.8819900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilkinsburg (-79.88199, 40.44174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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
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