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

The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Skippack, PA is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.16 mi
05h 52m
Flight
244.71 mi
393.83 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bethel Park.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.71 mi
Kilometers
393.83 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.16 mi
Kilometers
471.8 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skippack
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel Park
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Skippack
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethel Park
146.3 mi
02h 56m
To Skippack
146.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252.8 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto PA 29 North: Phoenixville

    63 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Morehall Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    2743 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Manavon Street

    1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Starr Street

    3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Collegeville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Collegeville Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Black Rock Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Trappe Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Bridge Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Bridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    2845 ft · 1 min · Skippack Pike

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skippack Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi · 86%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Bridge Road
3.71 mi · 1%
State Road
3.6 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

253 mi · 04h 36m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
244.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 56m from Bethel Park
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Sunny near Skippack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.3 miles from Bethel Park and 146.8 miles from Skippack.

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

The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.25 one way or $84.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethel Park and Sunny near Skippack.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Skippack. Straight-line distance: 244.71 mi (393.83 km).

Bethel Park

#1 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

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

#2 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
End: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.16 L · about $42.25
Round trip
$84.50
20.68 gal · 78.32 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.25 $84.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.55 $95.11
Premium $4.95 $51.22 $102.45
Diesel $5.98 $61.83 $123.67

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 Skippack. The current time is 06:35:32.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.