How far is Bethlehem, PA from Blairsville, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Blairsville, PA is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Blairsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Blairsville.
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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
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
1870 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Continue on Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue
2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street
1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street
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Continue on Harold Avenue
9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue
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Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville
861 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
9.8 mi · 13 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 North: Indiana
2003 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 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 Blairsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Blairsville?
The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Bethlehem and 123.3 miles from Blairsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.51 one way or $71.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Blairsville. Straight-line distance: 204.74 mi (329.49 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 Blairsville
City in Union County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.4311800, -79.2608700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairsville (-79.26087, 40.43118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $35.51 | $71.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.97 | $79.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.97 | $103.93 |
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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