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

The driving distance from Broomall, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 290.2 miles (467 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
290.17 mi
05h 46m
Flight
248.42 mi
399.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.42 mi
Kilometers
399.8 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.17 mi
Kilometers
466.99 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Broomall
Sat, Apr 18, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomall
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broomall
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Broomall
144.8 mi
02h 53m
To Bethel Park
145.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Chester Pike

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    253.1 mi · 4 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomall 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
253 mi · 87%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.38 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 53m from Broomall
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broomall and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Broomall to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Broomall and 145.3 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomall and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 248.42 mi (399.8 km).

Broomall

#1 Broomall

Census designated place in Pennsylvania

Population10,789
Coordinates39.9815000, -75.3565800
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomall (-75.35658, 39.9815)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.24 gal
38.76 L · about $41.84
Round trip
$83.68
20.48 gal · 77.52 L
Estimated CO2
91 kg one way
Round trip: 182 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.84 $83.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.09 $94.19
Premium $4.95 $50.73 $101.46
Diesel $5.98 $61.24 $122.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomall and Bethel Park. The current time is 01:49:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.