How far is Bethlehem, PA from Collier, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Collier, PA is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
276.61 mi
05h 36m
Flight
238.57 mi
383.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.57 mi
Kilometers
383.94 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.61 mi
Kilometers
445.16 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Mon, Apr 13, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-13T08:23
Arrive Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 2:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:46 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
138.1 mi
02h 48m
To Collier
138.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  19. 19

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  20. 20

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    1740 ft · 27 sec · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South

    1486 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi · 49%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 16%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
University Drive
13 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 48m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Bethlehem and 138.5 miles from Collier.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Collier. Straight-line distance: 238.57 mi (383.94 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 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.95 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.76
19.52 gal · 73.9 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.88 $79.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.89 $89.77
Premium $4.95 $48.35 $96.70
Diesel $5.98 $58.36 $116.73

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Collier. The current time is 08:23:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.