This 344.2-mile drive from Silver Spring, PA to Bethel Park, PA takes approximately 7 hours and 11 minutes, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll navigate a mix of roads including the Keystone Shortway and William Penn Highway, with a portion on I-84. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $57. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, plan for a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple interstate cruise. With two recommended stops, you can break up the journey, but consider an early start to comfortably reach your destination within daylight hours.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.1 miles from Silver Spring, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 11m. Total distance: 344.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. While 27% of the journey is on highways, much of it will involve navigating local roads and the historic William Penn Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between these more open highway sections and the more intricate, winding local roads, requiring your attention and adaptability.
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.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 187 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 344.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 187 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.5 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
187 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
211.5 mi into trip|~4h 7m in|I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
321.3 mi into trip|~6h 31m in|I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
333.1 mi into trip|~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
333.2 mi into trip|~6h 48m in|PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Silver Spring, PA and Bethel Park, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
211.5 mi in|~4h 7m|via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
245.3 mi in|~4h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi
1h 47m
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi
1h 25m
I 84
45.8 mi
53m
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi
42m
I 99
33.8 mi
36m
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi
28m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi
19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Raymondskill Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·Raymondskill Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Route 2001
2.6 mi·5 min·Route 2001
3
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Water Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Street
498 ft·29 sec·7th Street
5
Turn left onto US 6
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Harford Street
6
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·46 sec
8
Merge onto I 84
46 mi·53 min·I 84
9
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
10
Merge onto I 81
35 mi·42 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 161Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
14
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi·28 min·Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi·36 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·43 sec·this road
18
Continue on US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
19
Continue on US 22
13 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi·16 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
478 ft·24 sec
Exit 73AToward PA 885 South: GlenwoodUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi·13 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·19 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·East Carson Street
27
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi·3 min·Becks Run Road
28
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi·21 sec·Biscayne Drive
29
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi·54 sec·Maytide Street
30
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi·28 sec·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
31
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi·6 min·Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi·54 sec·Milford Drive
33
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Hillcrest Street
34
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Bethel Church Road
36
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·57 sec·Highland Avenue
37
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·West Library Avenue
38
At end of 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·6 sec
41
Turn left
102 ft·7 sec
42
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour, 344.2-mile trip, aim for an early morning departure from Silver Spring, PA, to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight for the more involved local driving segments. With two planned stops, you can pace yourself effectively; consider one around the halfway mark for a break and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between highway and local roads, as fuel availability can vary. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage when you're on the Keystone Shortway and William Penn Highway, as these can sometimes be less straightforward than interstate travel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.1 miles from Silver Spring, PA, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 miles.
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 76 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.1 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Silver Spring, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Silver Spring, PA
This is one driving day of about 344.2 miles and 7h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Silver Spring, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.1 mi from Silver Spring, PA
· 3h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 273
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.06 one way
$114.13 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$62.50
$125.00
premium
$4.93
$66.75
$133.51
diesel
$5.61
$76.00
$151.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.3
1
$36.14
$16.52
Efficient EV
86.1
0
$30.12
$13.77
EV Truck/SUV
137.7
1
$48.19
$22.03
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Silver Spring, PA
Morning
in Silver Spring on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethel Park, PA
Morning
in Bethel Park on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
172 mi in
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
9 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
7h 11m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Silver Spring, PA to Bethel Park, PA covers 344.2 miles and takes about 7h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.1 miles from Silver Spring, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 344.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 187 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.5 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.3 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Silver Spring, PA and Bethel Park, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Flight 93 National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
