How far is Beaverdale, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Beaverdale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Road
212.22 mi
03h 43m
Flight
176.08 mi
283.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.08 mi
Kilometers
283.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.22 mi
Kilometers
341.54 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 AM EST
Return by in Beaverdale
Sat, Nov 7, 6:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverdale
2026-11-06T23:11
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 2:54 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverdale
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Beaverdale
105.8 mi
01h 51m
To Bethlehem
106.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverdale and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverdale and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    1154 ft · 37 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cameron Avenue

    2240 ft · 50 sec · Cameron Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    93 m · 6 sec · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shawnee Road

    540 ft · 11 sec · Shawnee Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Railroad Street

    783 ft · 16 sec · Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Shawnee Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Shawnee Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Burnt House Road

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Burnt House Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Miller Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Heritage Drive

    621 ft · 13 sec · Heritage Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Central Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Heritage Road

    2849 ft · 54 sec · Heritage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lumber Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lumber Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lumber Street

    95 m · 7 sec · Lumber Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  31. 31

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverdale and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
46 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 38%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 20%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 11%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 5%
Burnt House Road
8.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
176.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 51m from Beaverdale
Leave By
9:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Beaverdale and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverdale to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Beaverdale and 106.4 miles from Bethlehem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Beaverdale and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverdale and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 176.08 mi (283.38 km).

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#1 Beaverdale

Located in Summerhill Township within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this small census-designated place sits at a significant elevation of 1,923 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3220200, -78.6969600
Altitude586
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-78.696818, 40.322016)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $32.97
Round trip
$65.94
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $32.97 $65.94
Mid-grade $4.82 $36.12 $72.25
Premium $5.27 $39.50 $79.00
Diesel $6.58 $49.30 $98.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverdale and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:11:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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