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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.62 mi
01h 24m
Flight
39.59 mi
63.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.62 mi
Kilometers
87.9 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Return by in Newtown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowhill
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Newtown
27.3 mi
00h 42m
To Bethel Park
27.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Budapest Road

    20 m · 8 sec · Budapest Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Budapest Road

    999 ft · 47 sec · Budapest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

    696 ft · 19 sec · Bobtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Eighty Eight Road

    10.6 mi · 17 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Vine Street

    1365 ft · 25 sec · South Vine Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Eighty Eight Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · North Eighty Eight Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 41 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    5.3 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brightwood Road

    1 km · 2 min · Brightwood Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto South Park Road

    2600 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 34%
South Eighty Eight Road
10.6 mi · 19%
North Eighty Eight Road
8.94 mi · 16%
Low Hill Road
3 mi · 5%
Holbert Stretch
1.61 mi · 3%
Front Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowhill
00h 42m from Newtown
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

31 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

47 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.72 km).

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#1 Newtown

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population14,197
Coordinates39.7570200, -79.9697800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newtown and Bethel Park. The current time is 17:43:06.

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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.