How far is Bethel Park, PA from Lower Allen, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Lower Allen, PA is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Lower Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Lower Allen.
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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
169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lower Allen Drive
1073 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on US 15 North: Camp Hill, Harrisburg
719 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Mall Drive, Gettysburg Road
1185 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Gettysburg Road
940 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Gettysburg Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Gettysburg Road
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Turn right onto Carlisle Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Carlisle Road
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Turn right onto Center Drive
1829 ft · 1 min · Center Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Lower Allen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Sunny near Lower Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Lower Allen?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Bethel Park and 99.4 miles from Lower Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel Park and Sunny near Lower Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Napier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Napier.
Johnstown
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Lower Allen. Straight-line distance: 165.6 mi (266.51 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Allen (-76.90053, 40.22648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.73 | $69.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.92 | $83.84 |
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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