Origin
Caln, PA
Morning in Caln on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
271.9 mi
438 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caln, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 271.9 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, North Caln Road, Reeceville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.08 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
136 miles from Caln, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 271.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Highway 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 5h 29m 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 Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Caln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reeceville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Manor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Manor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conestoga Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caln, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Seltzer Avenue
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
Seltzer Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto North Caln Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Caln Road
4
Continue on Reeceville Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Reeceville Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Manor Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Manor Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Manor Road
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Manor Road
7
Continue on North Manor Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Manor Road
8
Turn left onto Conestoga Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conestoga Road
9
Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Morgan Way
11
Turn left onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Quarry Road
12
Turn left onto Morgantown Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Morgantown Road
13
Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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I 76, PATP
14
Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
325 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
232 mi
·
4 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
21
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
22
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
23
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
24
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
25
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
26
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
27
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
28
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
29
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
30
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
31
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
32
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
33
Continue on South Park Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
34
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
35
Turn right
20 ft
·
7 sec
36
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
37
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 136 miles from Caln, PA, or about 2h 44m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Caln, 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 Caln, PA
This is one driving day of about 271.9 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caln, 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 136 mi from Caln, PA · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 136 miles from Caln, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethel Park, PA
The final approach into Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park, 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
$45.08 one way
$90.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.37 | $98.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.03 | $120.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.6 | 1 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
| Efficient EV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.8 | 1 | $38.07 | $17.40 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bethel Park, PA
Morning in Bethel Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
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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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 29m 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 Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 271.9 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, North Caln Road, Reeceville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136 miles from Caln, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.08 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 5h 29m 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 Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Caln, PA to Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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