Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Levittown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 10m

Distance

318.5 mi

513 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 58m ★

6 AM

6h 11m

8 AM

6h 36m

10 AM

6h 19m

12 PM

6h 17m

3 PM

6h 21m

5 PM

6h 35m

8 PM

6h 3m

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

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Bethel Park, PA

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census-designated place in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Levittown, PA

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Trip Overview

Embark on a straightforward 318.5-mile journey from Bethel Park, PA, to Levittown, PA, which will take approximately 6 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. This route is designed for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. The majority of your travel, about 92% of the drive, will be on highways, giving it a focused, high-speed feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $53, this trip offers a budget-friendly way to navigate within the Northeast region. Plan for just one primary stop to break up the journey.

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

159.3 miles from Bethel Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	290.8 mi	5h 18m
Lincoln Way	6.2 mi	11m
Lebanon Church Road	3.9 mi	6m
Lincoln Highway	3.3 mi	6m
Yellow Belt	2.1 mi	3m
Broughton Road	1.8 mi	3m
Curry Hollow Road	1.3 mi	2m
Mill Creek Parkway	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 290.8 mi, about 5h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

291 mi · 5 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

360 ft · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99 ft · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Toward US 13 North: Levittown Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 13

1.0 mi · 2 min · Bristol Pike

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Edgely Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Edgely Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Mill Creek Parkway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mill Creek Parkway

Arrive at destination

Mill Creek Parkway

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration, starting your drive early in the morning from Bethel Park is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The route is optimized for a single-day trip, so plan for one main stop to refuel and stretch your legs. With a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, ensure your vehicle is in good condition before departing. The estimated fuel cost of $53 makes budgeting straightforward, but always carry a bit extra for unforeseen circumstances.

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 159.3 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 290.8 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 70 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.3 miles or 3h 12m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Levittown, 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 318.5 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 290.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

159 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

Geistown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

State Line, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.3 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 290.8 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 · first break window

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 27min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

1.5 mi

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania

2 mi

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

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

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

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

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

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

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Kohler Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12156433131

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 315.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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

314.1 mi into trip | ~6h 1m in

Take the exit toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

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

Exit 42 Toward US 13: Levittown, Bristol

315.1 mi into trip | ~6h 3m in | Pennsylvania Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Pennsylvania Turnpike toward US 13 North: Levittown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 13 North: Levittown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.78 one way

$101.57 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$56.20	$112.40
premium	$4.81	$60.29	$120.58
diesel	$4.80	$60.14	$120.28

Estimated Tolls: $37.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (290.8 mi) $37.81

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

$51

Tolls

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$114–$139

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.6	1	$33.44	$15.29
Efficient EV	79.6	0	$27.87	$12.74
EV Truck/SUV	127.4	1	$44.59	$20.38

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Bethel Park, PA

Afternoon in Bethel Park on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Smoke

NW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Levittown, PA

Afternoon in Levittown on Sunday

Local time

12:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Smoke

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

82°F

Martinsburg, PA

159 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

4 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

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 296.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways for uninterrupted travel. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 290.8 miles. While the majority of the journey is on high-speed roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way, and Lebanon Church Road, expect a consistent pace. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing; it's built for covering distance quickly and directly.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 290.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 318.5 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,261 ft 32 ft

Total Climb

1,485 ft

Total Descent

2,655 ft

Highest Point

2,261 ft

~68.3 mi in

Elevation Range

2,229 ft

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 Levittown, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

22.6 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel Park, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1978

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 Levittown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1952

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 6h 10m. Total distance: 318.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 290.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $37.81 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.

Yes — we found about 20 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 Levittown, 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Levittown, PA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Levittown, 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

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Cenacolo Restaurant

Dorido's Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Gianna Vias Restaurant & Bar

Silk Road Gourmet Chinese Restaurant

Orbis Caffe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Valley Forge Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

Indian Echo Caverns

Kohler Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bethel Park, PA

Levittown, PA

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bethel Park, PA

Arriving in Levittown, 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?