How far is Bethel Park, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Newtown, PA is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Newtown.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Studebaker Street
789 ft · 36 sec · Studebaker Street
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Turn right onto Library Road
987 ft · 24 sec · Library Road
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Turn slight left onto Stoltz Road
2 mi · 5 min · Stoltz Road
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Turn left onto Stewart Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Stewart Road
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Turn left onto Brownsville Road
3269 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn slight left onto McChain Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Take the ramp right
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
19.1 mi · 21 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
20.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 20 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Newtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
PA 88 South
Keep slight right
20.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Newtown?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Bethel Park and 27 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.80 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 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 then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Lowhill
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 Lowhill.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.80 | $15.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.78 | $17.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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