How far is Bethel Park, PA from Pottsville, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Pottsville, PA is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Pottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Pottsville.
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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
159.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
34.8 mi · 41 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine
1465 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Molleystown Road
719 ft · 17 sec · Molleystown Road
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Turn left onto South Tremont Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Tremont Road
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Continue on Branch Street
1337 ft · 23 sec · Branch Street
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Continue on Swatara Avenue
1428 ft · 26 sec · Swatara Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Bunting Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bunting Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.3 km · 59 sec · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Continue on West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Centre Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Centre Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Pottsville.
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
160 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Pottsville?
The road trip is about 253.8 miles (408.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Bethel Park and 127.1 miles from Pottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.61 one way or $73.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 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 Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Pottsville. Straight-line distance: 203.43 mi (327.39 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pottsville
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6856500, -76.1955000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pottsville (-76.1955, 40.68565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.21 | $82.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.39 | $88.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.58 | $107.16 |
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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