How far is Bethlehem, PA from Avis, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Avis, PA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
139.22 mi
03h 08m
Flight
108.58 mi
174.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.58 mi
Kilometers
174.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.22 mi
Kilometers
224.05 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:51
Arrive Avis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Briar Creek
PA

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
69.5 mi
01h 34m
To Avis
69.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North

    73 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  35. 35

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    45.3 mi · 49 min · Keystone Shortway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  42. 42

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  43. 43

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  45. 45

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  48. 48

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Thruway

  49. 49

    Take the exit slight right

    819 ft · 20 sec

  50. 50

    Continue on Tiadaghton Avenue

    1067 ft · 22 sec · Tiadaghton Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn left onto Purslane Alley

    20 m · 5 sec · Purslane Alley

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Purslane Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
53 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
45.3 mi · 33%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 10%
MacArthur Road
11.9 mi · 9%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 8%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 5%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

45.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briar Creek
01h 34m from Bethlehem
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Avis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Briar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Bethlehem and 69.7 miles from Avis.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Avis.

Stop Ideas Near Briar Creek

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

101 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Avis. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avis

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,476
Coordinates41.1847900, -77.3138600
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Avis (-77.31386, 41.18479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.6 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
9.82 gal · 37.2 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $4.95 $24.32 $48.65
Diesel $5.98 $29.36 $58.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Avis. The current time is 04:51:33.

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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.