How far is Highland, PA from Municipality of Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Highland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Municipality of Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Municipality of Bethel Park.
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Start on Perrymont Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Perrymont Road
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Turn right onto McKnight Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · McKnight Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Parkway North
2.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1154 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road
1718 ft · 45 sec · South Park Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1481 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
79 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Municipality of 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.
McKnight Road
Turn right onto McKnight Road
4.57 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Highland and Scattered Rain Showers near Municipality of Bethel Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Municipality of Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Highland and 10 miles from Municipality of Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Highland and Scattered Rain Showers near Municipality of Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Municipality of Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 16.07 mi (25.86 km).
#1 Highland
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5564600, -80.0392200 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Municipality of Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,345 |
| Coordinates | 40.3238900, -80.0363700 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-80.036415, 40.324101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
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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