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

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
261.47 mi
05h 31m
Flight
217.5 mi
350.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.5 mi
Kilometers
350.03 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.47 mi
Kilometers
420.79 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hazleton
130.6 mi
02h 46m
To Bethel Park
130.9 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  9. 9

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  38. 38

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazleton and Bethel Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 46m from Hazleton
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazleton and Scattered 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 Hazleton to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Hazleton and 130.9 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazleton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 217.5 mi (350.03 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Hazleton (-75.97465, 40.95842)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.23 gal
34.93 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.43
18.46 gal · 69.86 L
Estimated CO2
82 kg one way
Round trip: 164.1 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.71 $75.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.45 $84.90
Premium $4.95 $45.73 $91.45
Diesel $5.98 $55.20 $110.39

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Bethel Park. The current time is 19:01:37.

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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.