How far is Erie, PA from Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Bethel Park.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1881 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1026 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Lydia Street
159 m · 26 sec · Lydia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2576 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Forsythe Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Forsythe Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2405 ft · 47 sec · Greentree Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Fort Couch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
1545 ft · 45 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Logan Road
2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Bethel Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie 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 Erie to Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Erie and 68.7 miles from Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.37 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.08 | $48.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.06 | $58.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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