How far is Silver Spring, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.17 mi
07h 11m
Flight
279.57 mi
449.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.57 mi
Kilometers
449.93 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.17 mi
Kilometers
553.89 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-18T05:18
Arrive Bethel Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Silver Spring
171.8 mi
03h 35m
To Bethel Park
172.3 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 2001

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2195 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    152 m · 29 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Harford Street

    772 ft · 19 sec · West Harford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  26. 26

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  29. 29

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  35. 35

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

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  38. 38

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

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  39. 39

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 29%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 18%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47.9 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 10%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 10%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 35m from Silver Spring
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Silver Spring to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km) and usually takes 07h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.8 miles from Silver Spring and 172.3 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.60 one way or $99.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 279.57 mi (449.93 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Spring (-74.84878, 41.29954)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.97 L · about $49.60
Round trip
$99.21
24.28 gal · 91.94 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.60 $99.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.83 $111.66
Premium $4.95 $60.14 $120.28
Diesel $5.98 $72.60 $145.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Bethel Park. The current time is 05:18:13.

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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.