How far is Williamsport, PA from Bethel Park, PA?
The driving distance from Williamsport, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsport and Bethel Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport and Bethel Park.
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Start on Market Street
805 ft · 22 sec · Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
60 m · 7 sec
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Continue on I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway
12.1 mi · 17 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
1434 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road
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Continue on Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1734 ft · 49 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
2094 ft · 58 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Library Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road
2509 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 Williamsport 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.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Williamsport 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 Williamsport to Bethel Park?
The road trip is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Williamsport and 102.2 miles from Bethel Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.42 one way or $58.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Williamsport and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel Park.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
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 Westmont.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 171.02 mi (275.23 km).
#1 Williamsport
County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 28,156 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411900, -77.0010800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.11 | $66.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.67 | $71.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.06 | $86.11 |
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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