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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Hazleton, PA is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
260.12 mi
05h 32m
Flight
217.5 mi
350.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.5 mi
Kilometers
350.03 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.12 mi
Kilometers
418.63 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
129.9 mi
02h 46m
To Hazleton
130.2 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Patton Street

    845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U

    70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Watkins Avenue

    595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Broadway Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  39. 39

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  40. 40

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1341 ft · 27 sec · North Church Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West Holly Street

    68 m · 15 sec · West Holly Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto North Lee Court

    34 m · 8 sec · North Lee Court

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
46 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi · 23%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
5th Avenue
4.51 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 46m from Bethel Park
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Hazleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Bethel Park and 130.2 miles from Hazleton.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.51 one way or $75.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 217.5 mi (350.03 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

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

#2 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Hazleton (-75.97465, 40.95842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.75 L · about $37.51
Round trip
$75.02
18.36 gal · 69.5 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.51 $75.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.22 $84.44
Premium $4.95 $45.48 $90.96
Diesel $5.98 $54.90 $109.79

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 Bethel Park and Hazleton. The current time is 20:24:31.

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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.