Origin
Bethel Park, PA
Evening in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
213.1 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 10m
★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hershey, PA
Tony Clay
Trip Overview
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Park Road, Baptist Road, Broughton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 213.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Park Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baptist Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broughton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brownsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Curry Hollow Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lebanon Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Park Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and Hershey, PA.
1
Start on the route
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
20 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto South Park Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
5
Continue on Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
6
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Brownsville Road
8
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
9
Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
15
Continue on 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
16
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi
·
10 min
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Lincoln Way
17
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Lincoln Way
18
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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PATP, I 76
20
Continue on PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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PATP, I 76
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 76 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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US 15 North: Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 15 North: Harrisburg
26
Merge slight left
2.8 mi
·
4 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
28
Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
29
Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
30
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
6 min
31
Continue on US 322 East: Hershey
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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US 322 East: Hershey
32
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
7 min
33
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
34
Continue on US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra
35
Turn left onto Park Avenue
276 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
36
Turn right
358 ft
·
30 sec
37
Turn right
338 ft
·
25 sec
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hershey, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bethel Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bethel Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethel Park, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.5 mi from Bethel Park, PA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hershey, PA
The final approach into Hershey, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hershey, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.26 one way
$70.52 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $38.58 | $77.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $41.29 | $82.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.34 | $94.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.38 | $10.23 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.83 | $13.64 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hershey, PA
Evening in Hershey on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Park Road, Baptist Road, Broughton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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