How far is Newtown, PA from Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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 01h 24m.
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.
Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and Bethel Park.
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Start on Budapest Road
20 m · 8 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
999 ft · 47 sec · Budapest Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 19 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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Turn left onto South Eighty Eight Road
10.6 mi · 17 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Continue on South Vine Street
1365 ft · 25 sec · South Vine Street
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Continue on North Eighty Eight Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · North Eighty Eight Road
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Continue on Water Street
2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on Low Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 20 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left
5.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Brightwood Road
1 km · 2 min · Brightwood Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Park Road
2600 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn left
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 Newtown and Bethel Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Newtown 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 Newtown to Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Lowhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Newtown and 27.3 miles from Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Newtown and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lowhill
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 Lowhill.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).
#1 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.89 | $15.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
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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