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Trip from Bethel Park, PA to Radnor, PA

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

Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

289.3 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 26m ★
6 AM
5h 39m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 4m
8 PM
5h 31m

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 Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Radnor, PA

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Trip Overview

This 289.3-mile journey from Bethel Park, PA to Radnor, PA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take approximately 5 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $48. Given its duration and the nature of the roads, this route offers a full day of travel without the need for an overnight stop. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania.

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

144.7 miles from Bethel Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 259.6 mi 4h 42m
Lincoln Way 6.2 mi 11m
Lebanon Church Road 3.9 mi 6m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
Lincoln Highway 3.3 mi 6m
Yellow Belt 2.1 mi 3m
Broughton Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Matsonford Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on Lincoln Way

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Lincoln Way
18

Turn slight right onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
20

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Toward PATP, I 76
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 76; PATP

260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
27

Turn right onto West Matsonford Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Matsonford Road
28

Turn left onto Archbishop Carroll Driveway

207 ft · 16 sec · Archbishop Carroll Driveway
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right

500 ft · 37 sec
30

Turn right

302 ft · 22 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 289.3-mile, 5-hour-plus drive, consider an early morning departure from Bethel Park, PA, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic on local roads. With a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, you'll want to pace yourself and plan for one stop, as suggested by the data, to rest and refuel. The $48 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS or map, as the frequent turns on local roads can be disorienting if you're not actively following directions.

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 144.7 miles from Bethel Park, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 64 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.7 miles or 2h 56m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Radnor, 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 289.3 miles and 5h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 259.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

145 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.7 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 259.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 20.7

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

1.4 mi

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Cenacolo Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 20.7

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17245155983

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.7

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17248634483

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

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 268.6

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

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

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.3

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

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

Electrify America Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.7

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 20.7

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.7

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 62

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 289.3

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 206.7

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 289.3

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 289.3

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 287.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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.
7
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
8
282.9 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
286.8 mi into trip | ~5h 32m in

Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
287.1 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 320 South: Villanova

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.96 one way

$95.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $52.53 $105.06
premium $4.93 $56.11 $112.21
diesel $5.61 $63.87 $127.75

Estimated Tolls: $33.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (259.6 mi) $33.75

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

$48

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.8 1 $30.38 $13.89
Efficient EV 72.3 0 $25.31 $11.57
EV Truck/SUV 115.7 1 $40.50 $18.52

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Bethel Park, PA

Morning in Bethel Park on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 to 17 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:32PM EDT until April 14 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Radnor, PA

Morning in Radnor on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

145 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

12 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 39m 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 289.3-mile route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be continuously engaged with your surroundings as you navigate through various local roads, including South Park Road, Baptist Road, and Broughton Road. There isn't a 'longest stretch' that stands out, suggesting a consistent pattern of turns and road changes throughout the 5-hour and 39-minute journey. This drive personality means you won't encounter monotonous highway stretches; instead, you'll be actively steering and making decisions more frequently.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 259.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 10.1 miles in near Yellow Belt.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 289.3 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 282.9 miles (I 76): 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.

On the drive from Bethel Park, PA to Radnor, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

22.6 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 289.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $33.75 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 Radnor, 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.

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 282.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Radnor, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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