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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Broomall, PA is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.8 mi
05h 46m
Flight
248.42 mi
399.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.42 mi
Kilometers
399.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.8 mi
Kilometers
466.38 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broomall
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Broomall
Sat, Apr 18, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
144.7 mi
02h 53m
To Broomall
145.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252.8 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on West Chester Pike

    935 ft · 27 sec · West Chester Pike

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Chester Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Broomall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi · 87%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

253 mi · 04h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 53m from Bethel Park
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Broomall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Broomall?

The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Bethel Park and 145.2 miles from Broomall.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel Park and Mostly Sunny near Broomall.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Broomall. Straight-line distance: 248.42 mi (399.8 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Broomall

#2 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Broomall (-75.35658, 39.9815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.71 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.42 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Broomall. The current time is 00:20:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.