How far is Bethlehem, PA from Abington, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Abington, PA is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Abington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Abington.
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Start on Deer Run Road
12 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Road
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Continue on Bethlehem Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Street
1324 ft · 26 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1001 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
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Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
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Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Take the exit right
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
156.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
9.1 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
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Continue on Easton Road
903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road
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Turn left onto West Moreland Road
1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road
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Turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Abington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
156 mi · 02h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Abington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Abington?
The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Bethlehem and 117.6 miles from Abington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.57 one way or $73.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Abington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Abington. Straight-line distance: 196.58 mi (316.37 km).
#1 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abington
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 55,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.1206700, -75.1179500 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 408 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $36.57 | $73.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.16 | $82.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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