How far is Bellwood, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Bellwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.72 mi
03h 27m
Flight
154.95 mi
249.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.72 mi
Kilometers
329.47 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellwood
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellwood
9:00 PM EDT
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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Bellwood
101.2 mi
01h 44m
To Bethlehem
103.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    105 m · 21 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    701 ft · 36 sec · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Logan Street

    139 m · 9 sec · East Logan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bellwood Road

    1567 ft · 33 sec · Bellwood Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Skelp Mountain Road

    1961 ft · 45 sec · Skelp Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto PA 865 North: Bellwood

    2225 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  20. 20

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  29. 29

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  34. 34

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 31%
PA 865 North
32.2 mi · 16%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 11%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 5%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
01h 44m from Bellwood
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Bellwood and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Bellwood and 103.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.54 one way or $59.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Bellwood and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McEwensville, 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 McEwensville.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

94 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellwood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 154.95 mi (249.37 km).

Bellwood

#1 Bellwood

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,751
Coordinates40.6034000, -78.3247400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-78.324385, 40.60324)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.35 L · about $29.54
Round trip
$59.08
14.46 gal · 54.7 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.54 $59.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.25 $66.50
Premium $4.95 $35.82 $71.63
Diesel $5.98 $43.24 $86.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellwood and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:04:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.