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

The driving distance from Wilkinsburg, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.22 mi
00h 33m
Flight
11.45 mi
18.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.45 mi
Kilometers
18.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.11 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Wilkinsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilkinsburg
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilkinsburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Clair
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Wilkinsburg
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Bethel Park
8.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ross Avenue

    72 m · 13 sec · Ross Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    98 m · 20 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    917 ft · 29 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Swissvale Avenue

    2589 ft · 1 min · Swissvale Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Race Street

    142 m · 23 sec · Race Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennwood Avenue

    113 m · 10 sec · Pennwood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Swissvale Avenue

    1829 ft · 1 min · West Swissvale Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Swissvale Avenue

    91 m · 8 sec · West Swissvale Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh

    1697 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  18. 18

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  24. 24

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

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  27. 27

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

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilkinsburg 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
31 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.55 mi · 22%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 19%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 16%
East Carson Street
1.16 mi · 7%
West Library Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Maytide Street
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

3.55 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clair
00h 16m from Wilkinsburg
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilkinsburg and Scattered 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 Wilkinsburg to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Wilkinsburg and 8.1 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wilkinsburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 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

55 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilkinsburg and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.42 km).

Wilkinsburg

#1 Wilkinsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population15,186
Coordinates40.4417400, -79.8819900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkinsburg (-79.88199, 40.44174)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 Wilkinsburg and Bethel Park. The current time is 23:28:22.

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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.