Hazleton, PA to Bethel Park, PA is 261.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m via Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to a point further west. Expect a route that involves more frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than a continuous highway cruise. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this is a very manageable trip for a single day.
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
130.7 miles from Hazleton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi
1h 43m
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi
1h 25m
I 99
33.8 mi
36m
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi
28m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi
19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 93
3.7 mi
7m
Blue Belt
3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 95.2 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton, PA and Bethel Park, PA.
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Start on North Lee Court
80 ft·11 sec·North Lee Court
2
Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
216 ft·14 sec·West Magnolia Street
3
Turn left onto PA 309
0.3 mi·31 sec·North Church Street
4
Turn right onto PA 93
1.0 mi·1 min·West Broad Street
5
Continue on PA 93; PA 924
0.5 mi·39 sec·North Broad Street
6
Turn straight onto PA 93
2.3 mi·3 min·Susquehanna Boulevard
7
Continue on PA 93
0.2 mi·31 sec·Valmont Parkway
8
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi·7 min·State Route 93
9
Continue on PA 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Berwick Hazleton Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
11
Merge onto I 80
95 mi·1 hr 43 min·Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 161Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
13
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi·28 min·Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi·36 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·43 sec·this road
17
Continue on US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
18
Continue on US 22
13 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi·16 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
478 ft·24 sec
Exit 73AToward PA 885 South: GlenwoodUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi·13 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·19 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·East Carson Street
26
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi·3 min·Becks Run Road
27
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi·21 sec·Biscayne Drive
28
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi·54 sec·Maytide Street
29
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi·28 sec·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi·6 min·Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi·54 sec·Milford Drive
32
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Hillcrest Street
33
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
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At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Bethel Church Road
35
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·57 sec·Highland Avenue
36
Turn slight right onto West Library Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·West Library Avenue
37
At end of road, turn right onto South Park Road
0.5 mi·1 min·South Park Road
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Turn left
43 ft·5 sec
39
Turn right
20 ft·6 sec
40
Turn left
102 ft·7 sec
41
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 31m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Bethel Park. The route includes only one suggested stop, so plan to break up the 261.5 miles into two segments if you prefer more frequent breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move off the Keystone Shortway, as services can be more spread out on the William Penn Highway. The total fuel cost is estimated at $43, which is quite reasonable for this distance.
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 130.7 miles from Hazleton, PA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.2 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 30m 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 Bethel Park, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, PA
This is one driving day of about 261.5 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Hazleton, 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 95.2 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 104.3 and 250.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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104.3 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
128.8 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
238.6 mi into trip|~4h 51m in|I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
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250.4 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
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250.5 mi into trip|~5h 8m in|PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.35 one way
$86.71 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$47.48
$94.96
premium
$4.93
$50.71
$101.43
diesel
$5.61
$57.74
$115.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.5
0
$27.46
$12.55
Efficient EV
65.4
0
$22.88
$10.46
EV Truck/SUV
104.6
1
$36.61
$16.74
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Hazleton, PA
Late night
in Hazleton on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bethel Park, PA
Late night
in Bethel Park on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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 31m 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.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 189.3
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 189.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 19% of this 261.5-mile drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 95.2 miles on the Keystone Shortway, after which you'll transition to the William Penn Highway and eventually I-99. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and road surface as you navigate this route, with many opportunities to turn off onto local roads.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.2 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 104.3 miles in.
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 24 significant decision points across 261.5 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: at 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hazleton, PA and Bethel Park, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
128.8 mi in|~2h 28m|via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
162.6 mi in|~3h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 261.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 95.2 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bethel Park, 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 104.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.6 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bethel Park, PA before the return drive.
