Bethel Park, PA to Coolbaugh, PA is 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m via Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Pennsylvania, offering a fairly direct path. Given its duration and the proportion of surface roads, it's a trip best suited for a single day. Plan for a straightforward drive that will get you to your destination efficiently.
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
155.9 miles from Bethel Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
148.6 mi
2h 49m
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi
1h 22m
I 99
57.2 mi
1h 4m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi
19m
5th Avenue
4.5 mi
8m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
US 209
3.6 mi
7m
Milford Road
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 148.6 mi, about 2h 49m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 44 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,088 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,580
Quietest
2 AM
~190 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and Coolbaugh, PA.
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Start on this road
102 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right
20 ft·6 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 Yellow Belt
1.8 mi·3 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi·32 sec·Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.9 mi·4 min·Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·1 min·Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·45 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·35 sec·Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·31 sec·W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi·3 min·Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
4.5 mi·8 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·20 sec·Patton Street
17
Turn right onto Avenue U
214 ft·6 sec·Avenue U
18
At end of road, turn right onto Avenue U
229 ft·11 sec·Avenue U
19
Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Watkins Avenue
20
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·State Street
21
Continue on PA 130
1.8 mi·2 min·Broadway Boulevard
22
Turn left onto PA 48; Orange Belt
2.7 mi·4 min·Mosside Boulevard
23
Turn straight
0.1 mi·25 sec
24
At end of road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi·3 min·Northern Pike
25
Turn right onto US 22
43 mi·1 hr 2 min·William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on US 22
14 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
28
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
30
Merge onto I 99; US 220
41 mi·44 min·I 99; US 220
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi·4 min·I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
12 mi·14 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
33
Turn left
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: WilliamsportUse the left lane.
34
Merge onto I 80; US 220
149 mi·2 hr 49 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Take the exit onto US 209
3.6 mi·7 min·US 209
Toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
36
Enter roundabout onto US 209
98 ft·3 sec·Marshalls Creek Bypass
37
Continue on US 209
0.8 mi·1 min·Marshalls Creek Bypass
38
Continue on US 209
3.0 mi·5 min·Milford Road
39
Turn right onto Keystone Road
264 ft·6 sec·Keystone Road
40
Arrive at destination
Keystone Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under 7 hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave anytime. However, starting in the morning will give you the most flexibility if you decide to add an unplanned stop along the way. The longest stretch without significant highway driving is 148.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you begin that segment. Given the mix of highway and surface roads, factor in slightly more time for the portion that isn't interstate to account for lower speeds and potential traffic lights.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.6 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 69 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 33m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coolbaugh, 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 311.8 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 148.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 155.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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10.1 mi into trip|~18m in|Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
97.4 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
6
139.2 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
143.2 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
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155.5 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.87 one way
$109.74 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$60.00
$120.01
premium
$5.23
$64.15
$128.30
diesel
$6.18
$75.85
$151.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.5
1
$32.74
$14.97
Efficient EV
78
0
$27.28
$12.47
EV Truck/SUV
124.7
1
$43.65
$19.96
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Bethel Park, PA
Night
in Bethel Park on Saturday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 6 to 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Coolbaugh, PA
Night
in Coolbaugh on Saturday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 37m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 75.3
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,...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
$10
near mile 311.8
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
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 64.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find that about 20% of this 311.8-mile route is on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 148.6 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After that, expect to transition to mostly surface roads for the remainder of your drive. This means you'll encounter more local traffic and potentially more intersections as you get closer to Coolbaugh.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 10.1 miles in near Yellow Belt.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 311.8 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 10.1 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,283 ft508 ft
Total Climb
3,038 ft
Total Descent
3,732 ft
Highest Point
2,283 ft
~89.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,775 ft
Notable High Points
1,523 ft at ~178.2 miles+662 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethel Park, PA to Coolbaugh, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Allegheny County is the center of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania. It contains the city of Pittsburgh and most of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 311.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coolbaugh, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.2 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Coolbaugh, PA before the return drive.
