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

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Road
103.63 mi
02h 28m
Flight
77.97 mi
125.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.97 mi
Kilometers
125.48 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.63 mi
Kilometers
166.78 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-16T09:16
Arrive Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 16, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
51.8 mi
01h 14m
To Bethel Park
51.9 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Run Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bethlehem Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Street

    1324 ft · 33 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    2005 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 286 Highway East

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  24. 24

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 29%
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 19%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 11%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
Route 286 Highway East
6.72 mi · 6%
Burnside McGee Highway
4.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
01h 14m from Bethlehem
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Bethlehem and 51.9 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

31 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 77.97 mi (125.48 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA

Population24,549
Coordinates40.8617300, -78.7303100
Altitude503
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-78.73031, 40.86173)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.84 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.68 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 Bethlehem and Bethel Park. The current time is 09:16:53.

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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.