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

The driving distance from Fernway, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
32.67 mi
00h 56m
Flight
25.82 mi
41.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.82 mi
Kilometers
41.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM EDT
Return by in Fernway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernway
2026-04-23T10:24
Arrive Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernway
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
Glenfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Fernway
16.3 mi
00h 28m
To Bethel Park
16.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartland Drive

    129 m · 20 sec · Hartland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodhollow Drive

    106 m · 17 sec · Woodhollow Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Perry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mars Road

    967 ft · 25 sec · Mars Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79: Pittsburgh

    2188 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1881 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1026 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Lydia Street

    159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fort Couch Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · Bethel Church Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Logan Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Park Road

    2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernway 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington
13.1 mi · 40%
I 79 South
6.45 mi · 20%
Washington Road
2.02 mi · 6%
Cochran Road
1.77 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.61 mi · 5%
Rochester Road
1.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington

Keep slight right to continue on Washington

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenfield
00h 28m from Fernway
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fernway and Sunny near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Glenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Fernway and 16.3 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fernway and Sunny near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Glenfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

67 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

72 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernway and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).

Fernway

#1 Fernway

Census designated place

Population12,414
Coordinates40.6947900, -80.1308900
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Fernway (-80.13089, 40.69479)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 Fernway and Bethel Park. The current time is 10:24:45.

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.