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

The driving distance from Spring Garden, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.31 mi
04h 35m
Flight
171.73 mi
276.37 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Spring Garden.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.73 mi
Kilometers
276.37 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.31 mi
Kilometers
341.68 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Garden
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Bethel Park
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Garden
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
Altoona
PA

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

From Spring Garden
106 mi
02h 17m
To Bethel Park
106.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    2963 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  8. 8

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  19. 19

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  22. 22

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  28. 28

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

    1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue

  31. 31

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

    2509 ft · 1 min · South Park Road

  32. 32

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Garden 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 29%
Keystone Shortway
48.9 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 16%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
02h 17m from Spring Garden
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spring Garden and 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 Spring Garden to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Spring Garden and 106.3 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spring Garden and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

1 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

33 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

49 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Garden and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 171.73 mi (276.37 km).

Spring Garden

#1 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Garden (-76.9283, 41.11397)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.21
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.60 $61.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.95 $37.11 $74.21
Diesel $5.98 $44.79 $89.58

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 Spring Garden and Bethel Park. The current time is 05:53:39.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.