How far is Bethlehem, PA from Calumet, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Calumet, PA is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.75 mi
05h 06m
Flight
218.32 mi
351.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.32 mi
Kilometers
351.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.75 mi
Kilometers
405.15 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Calumet
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Return by in Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 9:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-11-06T10:58
Arrive Calumet
Fri, Nov 6, 4:04 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:00 PM EST
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
125.5 mi
02h 33m
To Calumet
126.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 2025

    1786 ft · 34 sec · State Route 2025

  20. 20

    Continue on Claypike Road

    5.5 mi · 12 min · Claypike Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road

    636 ft · 14 sec · County Road

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road

    2860 ft · 1 min · County Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Mammoth Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 981

    1571 ft · 31 sec · State Route 981

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calumet Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi · 54%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 17%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 15%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Claypike Road
5.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

137 mi · 02h 31m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 33m from Bethlehem
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Calumet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 125.5 miles from Bethlehem and 126.3 miles from Calumet.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.20 one way or $78.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Calumet.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Calumet. Straight-line distance: 218.32 mi (351.36 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 Calumet

Situated within Mount Pleasant Township in Westmoreland County, this small community rests at an approximate elevation of 1001 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2109000, -79.4853200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Calumet (-79.48532, 40.2109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.63 L · about $39.20
Round trip
$78.39
17.76 gal · 67.26 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $39.20 $78.39
Mid-grade $4.83 $42.91 $85.82
Premium $5.28 $46.91 $93.83
Diesel $6.59 $58.50 $117.00

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Calumet. The current time is 10:58:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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