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

The driving distance from Elizabeth, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.84 mi
00h 26m
Flight
8.86 mi
14.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.86 mi
Kilometers
14.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.84 mi
Kilometers
20.67 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Bethel Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pleasant Hills
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elizabeth
6.4 mi
00h 13m
To Bethel Park
6.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1914 ft · 42 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    534 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    7.3 mi · 14 min · Hayden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward South Park

    120 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lebanon Church Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayden Boulevard
7.32 mi · 57%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 14%
Curry Hollow Road
1.29 mi · 10%
South Park Road
0.98 mi · 8%
Baptist Road
0.62 mi · 5%
South 3rd Avenue
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hayden Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

7.32 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hills
00h 13m from Elizabeth
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Pleasant Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Elizabeth and 6.4 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Mostly Sunny near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hills

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

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

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Union Station

12 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

47 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 8.86 mi (14.26 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.84
Round trip
$3.68
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.84 $3.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.07 $4.14
Premium $4.95 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.98 $2.69 $5.38

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Bethel Park. The current time is 01:07:10.

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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.