Origin
Upland, PA
Evening in Upland on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
303.2 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA covers 303.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Upland Road, Edgmont Avenue, South New Middletown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.17 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
151.6 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 303.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Upland 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 5h 12m 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 Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Upland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South New Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chester Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 322 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chester Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Upland Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Municipality of Bethel Park, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
2
Continue on Upland Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Upland Road
3
Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
4
Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
5
Continue on North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
6
Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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South Chester Road
7
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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West Chester Pike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
9
Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 100 North: Exton
11
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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PATP
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 76 West: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
246 mi
·
4 hr 27 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 30 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
17
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
19
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
20
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
21
Continue on West 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
22
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
23
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
24
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
26
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Curry Hollow Road
27
Continue on Brownsville Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
28
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
29
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
30
Continue on South Park Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Park Road
31
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto Oak Street
259 ft
·
11 sec
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Oak Street
33
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 151.6 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 36m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.6 miles or 2h 36m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Municipality of Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upland, 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 Upland, PA
This is one driving day of about 303.2 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upland, 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 151.6 mi from Upland, PA · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 151.6 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
The final approach into Municipality of 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 Municipality of 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
$50.17 one way
$100.34 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.90 | $109.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.75 | $117.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.55 |
| Efficient EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.53 | $12.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.3 | 1 | $42.45 | $19.40 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Evening in Municipality of Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°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 12m 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 Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA covers 303.2 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Upland Road, Edgmont Avenue, South New Middletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.6 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.17 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 12m 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 Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upland, PA to Municipality of Bethel Park, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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