How far is Meadville, PA from Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Meadville, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 09m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meadville and Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadville and Bethel Park.
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Start on Park Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
77 m · 8 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto French Creek Parkway
728 ft · 21 sec · French Creek Parkway
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Continue on Smock Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Continue on Conneaut Lake Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Conneaut Lake Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1205 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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 Meadville 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.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Meadville 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 Meadville to Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Meadville and 50.8 miles from Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Meadville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meadville and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 km).
#1 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.63 | $29.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.46 | $32.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
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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