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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.51 mi
03h 29m
Flight
128.49 mi
206.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.49 mi
Kilometers
206.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.51 mi
Kilometers
255.1 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chambersburg
Sat, Apr 11, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 11, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-11T04:25
Arrive Chambersburg
Sat, Apr 11, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:02 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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethel Park
79.2 mi
01h 44m
To Chambersburg
79.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  27. 27

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    2744 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    1540 ft · 51 sec · South Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West King Street

    1249 ft · 47 sec · West King Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
94 mi · 59%
Lincoln Highway
24 mi · 15%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 11%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 4%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

94 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 44m from Bethel Park
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Sunny near Chambersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.5 miles (255.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Bethel Park and 79.3 miles from Chambersburg.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel Park and Sunny near Chambersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 128.49 mi (206.79 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

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

#2 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.45 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.34 gal · 42.9 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.08 $52.15
Premium $4.95 $28.09 $56.18
Diesel $5.98 $33.91 $67.81

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Chambersburg. The current time is 04:25:56.

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.