How far is Erie, PA from Municipality of Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Municipality of Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Municipality of 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
1.1 km · 2 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1481 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
79 m · 11 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Municipality of 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
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Municipality of Bethel Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Municipality of Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 69 miles from Erie and 71.7 miles from Municipality of Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.31 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Municipality of Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Municipality of Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 124.76 mi (200.78 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Municipality of Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,345 |
| Coordinates | 40.3238900, -80.0363700 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-80.036415, 40.324101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.62 | $49.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
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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