How far is Bethlehem, PA from Bessemer, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Bessemer, PA is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269 miles (432.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Bessemer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Bessemer.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North
73 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road
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Continue on South Best Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
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Continue on North Best Avenue
2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Drive
160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240.6 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer
816 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Erie Street
743 ft · 20 sec · South Erie Street
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Turn left onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn left onto Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Continue on North Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South New Castle Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road
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Take the ramp straight
2132 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 108: Mount Jackson
2542 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 108: Mount Jackson
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Jackson Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mount Jackson Road
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Turn right onto Edinburg Road
1178 ft · 24 sec · Edinburg Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mohawk School Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk School Road
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Keep slight left to continue on East Poland Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Poland Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
27 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Bessemer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
241 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Bessemer?
The road trip is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Bethlehem and 163.3 miles from Bessemer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269 miles (432.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.35 one way or $100.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Bessemer.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Bessemer. Straight-line distance: 269 mi (432.92 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bessemer
Situated in Lawrence County, western Pennsylvania, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1086 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9747800, -80.4936800 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bessemer (-80.49368, 40.97478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $4.39 | $50.35 | $100.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $55.25 | $110.51 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $60.37 | $120.75 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $75.46 | $150.92 |
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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