How far is Willow Grove, PA from Bethel Park, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Bethel Park, PA is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.64 mi
05h 49m
Flight
259.98 mi
418.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.98 mi
Kilometers
418.4 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.64 mi
Kilometers
485.45 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel Park
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Bethel Park
Fri, Apr 17, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Grove
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Willow Grove
150.6 mi
02h 54m
To Bethel Park
151.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Grove and Bethel Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and Bethel Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    276.3 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Park Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    31 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Grove 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
276 mi · 92%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

276 mi · 05h 01m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
260 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 54m from Willow Grove
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Grove to Bethel Park?

The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Willow Grove and 151.1 miles from Bethel Park.

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

The direct path is about 260 miles (418.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Bethel Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and Bethel Park. Straight-line distance: 259.98 mi (418.4 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Bethel Park

#2 Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,118
Coordinates40.3275700, -80.0395000
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Grove (-75.11573, 40.144)
End: Bethel Park (-80.0395, 40.32757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.29 L · about $43.48
Round trip
$86.95
21.28 gal · 80.58 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.48 $86.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.93 $97.87
Premium $4.95 $52.71 $105.42
Diesel $5.98 $63.63 $127.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Grove and Bethel Park. The current time is 09:27:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.