Origin
Newberry, PA
Evening in Newberry on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 31m
Distance
202.4 mi
326 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 18m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newberry, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 202.4-mile drive from Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA will take approximately 4 hours and 31 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating West 4th Street and US 220 South, also known as the Susquehanna Beltway. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, this route offers a straightforward journey within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing ample time for the journey and any brief stops you might need.
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
101.2 miles from Newberry, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as 'turn-heavy local.' With a 0% highway share, you'll be engaging with local roads for the entire 202.4 miles. This means you should anticipate frequent turns and a pace dictated by local traffic rather than high-speed highway travel. While there isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch due to the local nature, expect a continuous engagement with the road and its changing conditions. The drive will feel more like navigating through communities than a straight shot across the state.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street 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 31m 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 Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| US 220 South | — | — |
| Susquehanna Beltway | — | — |
| Appalachian Thruway | — | — |
| PA 477 | — | — |
| Long Run Road | — | — |
| Nittany Valley Drive | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newberry, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Arch Street
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
Arch Street
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
4
Merge slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 220 South: Lock Haven
6
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
7
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
PA 477: Salona
9
Turn right onto Long Run Road
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
Long Run Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
14
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
18
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
20
Continue on William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
22
Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
479 ft
·
24 sec
·
PA 885 South: Glenwood
23
Turn right onto Bates Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bates Street
24
Turn left onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
25
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
27
Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
28
Continue on Biscayne Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maytide Street
30
Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
31
Take the exit slight right
3.0 mi
·
6 min
32
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milford Drive
33
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
34
Continue on Bethel Church Road
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
36
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Highland Avenue
37
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Library Avenue
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Road
39
Turn left
43 ft
·
5 sec
40
Turn right
20 ft
·
7 sec
41
Turn left
102 ft
·
7 sec
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 31-minute duration, starting your journey in Newberry in the morning will allow you to reach Bethel Park by the afternoon. With a fuel cost of around $33, ensure your tank is full before departing to maximize your time on the road. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to GPS directions and local signage, especially as you transition between West 4th Street and US 220 South. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs and stay refreshed.
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 101.2 miles from Newberry, PA, or about 2h 15m 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 15m 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 42m
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 Newberry, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Newberry, PA
This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Newberry, 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 101.2 mi from Newberry, PA · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Newberry, 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
$33.56 one way
$67.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.69 | $89.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.7 | 0 | $21.25 | $9.72 |
| Efficient EV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81 | 1 | $28.34 | $12.95 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Bethel Park, PA
Evening in Bethel Park on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
6 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 31m 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 Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, US 220 South, Susquehanna Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Newberry, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.56 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 31m 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 Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newberry, PA to Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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