How far is Bethel Park, PA from Cheltenham, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 306 miles (492.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Cheltenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Cheltenham.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Park Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road
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Continue on Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
988 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on PATP, I 76
876 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
271.8 mi · 4 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Avenue
3052 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Road
3053 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Continue on Cottman Avenue
2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1850 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Cheltenham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
272 mi · 04h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Cheltenham?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Bethel Park and 153.2 miles from Cheltenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.13 one way or $88.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Cheltenham.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 261.62 mi (421.04 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.67 | $99.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.50 | $107.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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