How far is King of Prussia, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from King of Prussia, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
284.35 mi
05h 30m
Flight
245.55 mi
395.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.55 mi
Kilometers
395.17 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.35 mi
Kilometers
457.61 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in King of Prussia
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King of Prussia
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
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 King of Prussia
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 King of Prussia
141.9 mi
02h 45m
To Bethel Park
142.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 King of Prussia and Bethel Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between King of Prussia and Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on PATP

    1707 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2039 ft · 48 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    3215 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King of Prussia 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 91%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 1%
Curry Hollow Road
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from King of Prussia
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving King of Prussia 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 King of Prussia to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.6 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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 141.9 miles from King of Prussia and 142.4 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around King of Prussia and Scattered 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 King of Prussia and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 245.55 mi (395.17 km).

King of Prussia

#1 King of Prussia

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,936
Coordinates40.0892700, -75.3960200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: King of Prussia (-75.39602, 40.08927)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.98 L · about $40.98
Round trip
$81.97
20.06 gal · 75.96 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.98 $81.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.13 $92.26
Premium $4.95 $49.69 $99.38
Diesel $5.98 $59.98 $119.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between King of Prussia and Bethel Park. The current time is 21:56:35.

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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.