Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

213.1 mi

343 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 23m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 32m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 48m

8 PM

4h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Unincorporated community in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Hershey, PA

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 213.1-mile journey from Bethel Park, PA, to Hershey, PA, will take approximately 4 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. This route is best suited as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $35. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, as this drive has a 0% highway share, suggesting a more deliberate pace. The journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent regional experience. With one planned stop, this trip is manageable for a day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight break.

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

106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	169.4 mi	3h 6m
US 322	6.7 mi	9m
Lincoln Way	6.2 mi	11m
I 83	4.6 mi	6m
Lebanon Church Road	3.9 mi	6m
Lincoln Highway	3.3 mi	6m
US 15	2.8 mi	4m
US 422	2.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 169.4 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park, PA and Hershey, PA.

Start on this road

102 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right

20 ft · 6 sec

Turn left

43 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto South Park Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Park Road

Continue on Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road

Turn right onto Yellow Belt

1.8 mi · 3 min · Broughton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Yellow Belt

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Church Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Church Road

Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 31 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt

2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellow Belt

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

Use the straight lane.

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Lincoln Way

Turn slight right onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward PATP, I 76

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road

Toward PATP, I 76

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

169 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 15

2.8 mi · 4 min · US 15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 581

1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

Continue on PA 581

0.3 mi · 21 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

Exit 6A Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey

Merge onto I 83

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 83

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 7 sec · this road

Exit 46B Toward US 322 East: Hershey

Continue on US 322

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 322

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 322

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 422

2.6 mi · 5 min · US 422

Toward US 422 East: Hershey, Palmyra Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 743

274 ft · 11 sec · Park Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right

359 ft · 29 sec

Turn right

337 ft · 24 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour-and-22-minute duration and 213.1-mile distance, this route is perfectly doable in a single day. Aim to depart early to make the most of your time and to navigate the local roads with less traffic. With only one recommended stop and a $35 fuel cost, you have flexibility in pacing. Pay close attention to your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent turns. Ensure you have ample fuel before you begin, as the 0% highway share suggests you'll be passing through towns and local areas where services might be less frequent than on interstates.

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 106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.4 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 47 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.5 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hershey, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethel Park, 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 Bethel Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 169.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

107 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.5 miles from Bethel Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Dorido's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.4 mi

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+14129429100

Visit website

Dorido's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14126554711

Visit website

Gianna Vias Restaurant & Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14128826500

Visit website

Silk Road Gourmet Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14128817788

Visit website

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17248634483

Visit website

Castle Place | Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14123432665

Visit website

Luma | Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $40 to $50

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14123430355

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 196.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.

23 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

192.8 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harr...

193.5 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 North: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg

196.7 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.33 one way

$70.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$38.69	$77.39
premium	$4.93	$41.33	$82.66
diesel	$5.61	$47.05	$94.10

Estimated Tolls: $22.03

Pennsylvania Turnpike (169.4 mi) $22.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Tolls

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.9	0	$22.38	$10.23
Efficient EV	53.3	0	$18.65	$8.52
EV Truck/SUV	85.2	1	$29.83	$13.64

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Bethel Park, PA

Late night in Bethel Park on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hershey, PA

Late night in Hershey on Tuesday

Local time

5:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Martinsburg, PA

107 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

5 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

4h 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 213.1-mile stretch, with no highway segments contributing to the 4-hour-plus duration. You'll be utilizing main roads like South Park Road, Baptist Road, and Broughton Road for the bulk of your travel. Since there's no mention of a longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for frequent adjustments and turns. This driving profile means you'll likely experience a more engaged and varied experience behind the wheel, rather than a monotonous highway cruise.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 169.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322. 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 Effort 10/10

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 24 significant decision points across 213.1 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 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 192.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bethel Park, PA and Hershey, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Gettysburg, Harrisburg and York.

Patp

22.6 mi in | ~42m

Gettysburg

192.8 mi in | ~3h 50m

Harrisburg

192.8 mi in | ~3h 50m

York

196.7 mi in | ~3h 57m

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel Park, PA

Full guide →

Allegheny County is the center of the Pittsburgh Region of Pennsylvania. It contains the city of Pittsburgh and most of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Arriving in Hershey, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1903

Hershey is an unincorporated village in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. It has a rich history and cultural significance being the birthplace of Hershey's Chocolate. One of the village's most well known attractions is Hersheypark, a theme park that provides fun for the family.

Top landmarks

• Hersheypark — theme park in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fahrenheit — steel roller coaster at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
• Lightning Racer — amusement ride

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 213.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 169.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $22.03 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Hershey, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Hershey, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Hershey, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Dorido's Restaurant

Gianna Vias Restaurant & Bar

Silk Road Gourmet Chinese Restaurant

China Garden Restaurant

Castle Place | Chinese Restaurant

Luma | Wine Bar & Restaurant

Orbis Caffe

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

Indian Echo Caverns

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethel Park, PA

Hershey, PA

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 22m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel Park, PA

Arriving in Hershey, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

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