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

The driving distance from Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
271.92 mi
05h 29m
Flight
226.09 mi
363.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.09 mi
Kilometers
363.85 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.92 mi
Kilometers
437.61 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Return by in Caln
Wed, Apr 15, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caln
2026-04-15T04:02
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 9:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caln
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 Caln
135.8 mi
02h 44m
To Bethel Park
136.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Seltzer Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Seltzer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    2025 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caln Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Reeceville Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Reeceville Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Manor Road

    16 m · 1 sec · South Manor Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Manor Road

    7 mi · 13 min · South Manor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Manor Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Manor Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Conestoga Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Conestoga Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    231.6 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 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 Caln 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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
232 mi · 85%
South Manor Road
6.99 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.66 mi · 1%
Reeceville Road
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

232 mi · 04h 13m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
226.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 44m from Caln
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caln and 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 Caln to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 135.8 miles from Caln and 136.1 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caln and 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 Caln and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 226.09 mi (363.85 km).

Caln

#1 Caln

Census-designated place in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population14,089
Coordinates39.9909400, -75.7802200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Caln (-75.78022, 39.99094)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.32 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.37
19.18 gal · 72.64 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.18 $78.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.10 $88.21
Premium $4.95 $47.51 $95.02
Diesel $5.98 $57.35 $114.70

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 Caln and Bethel Park. The current time is 04:02:46.

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.