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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Kingston, PA is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
274.13 mi
05h 50m
Flight
226.07 mi
363.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.07 mi
Kilometers
363.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.13 mi
Kilometers
441.17 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 16, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-15T22:32
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Bethel Park
136.9 mi
02h 55m
To Kingston
137.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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    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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre

    3253 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    629 ft · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square

    944 ft · 30 sec · West Market Street

  44. 44

    Exit the rotary onto West Market Street

    913 ft · 24 sec · West Market Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Market Street Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street Bridge

  46. 46

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

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    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi · 22%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
I 81 North
14.3 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
5th Avenue
4.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 55m from Bethel Park
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.2 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Bethel Park and 137.3 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.51 one way or $79.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 226.07 mi (363.83 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

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

#2 Kingston

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population12,787
Coordinates41.2617500, -75.8968600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Kingston (-75.89686, 41.26175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.62 L · about $39.51
Round trip
$79.02
19.34 gal · 73.24 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.51 $79.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.47 $88.94
Premium $4.95 $47.91 $95.81
Diesel $5.98 $57.83 $115.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel Park and Kingston. The current time is 22:32:13.

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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.