How far is Lower Burrell, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Burrell, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
28.65 mi
00h 53m
Flight
21.52 mi
34.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.65 mi
Kilometers
46.11 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Burrell
Wed, Apr 15, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Burrell
2026-04-15T07:35
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Burrell
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
Swissvale
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Lower Burrell
14.3 mi
00h 26m
To Bethel Park
14.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Burrell and Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Freeport Street

    106 m · 36 sec · Freeport Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Freeport Street

    148 m · 13 sec · Freeport Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Logans Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Coxcomb Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coxcomb Hill Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Repp Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Repp Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Milltown Road

    615 ft · 17 sec · Milltown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boda Road

    151 m · 15 sec · Boda Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    621 ft · 24 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Hulton Road

    1957 ft · 36 sec · Hulton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hulton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hulton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 57 sec · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West

    952 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Burrell 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
36 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.08 mi · 21%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 11%
Frankstown Road
2.78 mi · 10%
Hulton Road
2.75 mi · 10%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 9%
Repp Road
1.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.08 mi · 00h 08m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swissvale
00h 26m from Lower Burrell
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lower Burrell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Burrell to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Swissvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Lower Burrell and 14.4 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lower Burrell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Swissvale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

44 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

51 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Burrell and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 21.52 mi (34.63 km).

Lower Burrell

#1 Lower Burrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population10,997
Coordinates40.5531200, -79.7572700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Burrell and Bethel Park. The current time is 07:35:45.

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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.