How far is Penn Hills, PA from Municipality of Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
23.01 mi
00h 47m
Flight
16.05 mi
25.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.05 mi
Kilometers
25.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.01 mi
Kilometers
37.03 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Municipality of Bethel Park
Wed, Jun 24, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Hills
Wed, Jun 24, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Hills
2026-06-24T08:37
Arrive Municipality of Bethel Park
Wed, Jun 24, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Hills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakland
PA

Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

From Penn Hills
11.2 mi
00h 23m
To Municipality of Bethel Park
11.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Municipality of Bethel Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Municipality of Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvan Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Mount Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Verona Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Verona Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coal Hollow Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Coal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Coal Hollow Road

    722 ft · 14 sec · Old Coal Hollow Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

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

    952 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  17. 17

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  23. 23

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

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  26. 26

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

    1718 ft · 45 sec · South Park Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1481 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    79 m · 11 sec · Oak Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Hills and Municipality of 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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.08 mi · 26%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 14%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 11%
Verona Road
2.12 mi · 9%
Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 5%
East Carson Street
1.16 mi · 5%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 23m from Penn Hills
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penn Hills and Clear 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 Penn Hills to Municipality of Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Penn Hills and 11.8 miles from Municipality of Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penn Hills and Clear near Municipality of Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

3 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

51 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Municipality of Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 16.05 mi (25.83 km).

Penn Hills

#1 Penn Hills

A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,517
Coordinates40.5011800, -79.8392200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Municipality of Bethel Park

#2 Municipality of Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,345
Coordinates40.3238900, -80.0363700
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvan Avenue (-79.839476, 40.501166)
End: Oak Street (-80.036415, 40.324101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.62
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.31 $6.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.73 $7.45
Premium $4.95 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.84 $9.69

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 · Jun 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn Hills and Municipality of Bethel Park. The current time is 08:37:35.

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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.