How far is Franklin Park, PA from Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin Park, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin Park and Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Bethel Park.
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Start on Rochester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Turn sharp right onto Reis Run Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Reis Run Road
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Turn right onto Arndt Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Arndt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mt Nebo Road
564 ft · 9 sec · Mt Nebo Road
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Continue on Mount Nebo Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Nebo Road
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Continue on Mount Nebo Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mount Nebo Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79: Washington
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1881 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1026 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
1545 ft · 45 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Logan Road
2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin Park and Bethel Park.
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.
I 79
Merge slight left
9.78 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin Park and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Pennsbury Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Franklin Park and 12.4 miles from Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Franklin Park and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsbury Village
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 Pennsbury Village.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 17.86 mi (28.74 km).
#1 Franklin Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.5834000, -80.0878400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
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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