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

The driving distance from Bloomsburg, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212 miles (341.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.28 mi
05h 18m
Flight
212.02 mi
341.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.02 mi
Kilometers
341.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.28 mi
Kilometers
410.84 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomsburg
2026-04-15T17:17
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bloomsburg
127.4 mi
02h 39m
To Bethel Park
127.8 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Road

    7 m · 4 sec · Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zeigler Road

    1716 ft · 1 min · Zeigler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2067 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Grange Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Grange Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Creek Road

    1652 ft · 51 sec · Plum Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bernville Road

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Bernville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Bernville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Bernville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  26. 26

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  36. 36

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomsburg 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 63%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 15%
Bernville Road
11.7 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
212 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 39m from Bloomsburg
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomsburg and Mostly 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 Bloomsburg to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 127.4 miles from Bloomsburg and 127.8 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 212 miles (341.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomsburg and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 212.02 mi (341.21 km).

Bloomsburg

#1 Bloomsburg

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population13,749
Coordinates40.4295400, -76.0132700
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomsburg (-76.01327, 40.42954)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.63
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.81 $73.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.44 $82.87
Premium $4.95 $44.64 $89.27
Diesel $5.98 $53.88 $107.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomsburg and Bethel Park. The current time is 17:17:47.

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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.