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

The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.16 mi
03h 27m
Flight
128.49 mi
206.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.49 mi
Kilometers
206.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.16 mi
Kilometers
254.54 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 11, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Chambersburg
Sat, Apr 11, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chambersburg
2026-04-11T06:09
Arrive Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 11, 9:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chambersburg
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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Chambersburg
79 mi
01h 43m
To Bethel Park
79.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    18 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Way

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chambersburg 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
94 mi · 59%
Lincoln Highway
24 mi · 15%
Lincoln Way
20.1 mi · 13%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 3%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

94 mi · 01h 43m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 43m from Chambersburg
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chambersburg and Sunny near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Chambersburg and 79.2 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 128.49 mi (206.79 km).

Chambersburg

#1 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $22.80
Round trip
$45.60
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.80 $45.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.66 $51.32
Premium $4.95 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.98 $33.37 $66.74

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Chambersburg and Bethel Park. The current time is 06:09:43.

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.