How far is Bethlehem, PA from Edgewood, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Edgewood, PA is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.89 mi
05h 34m
Flight
237.25 mi
381.82 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bethlehem.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.25 mi
Kilometers
381.82 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.89 mi
Kilometers
455.26 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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
141.2 mi
02h 47m
To Edgewood
141.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 North: Wilkinsburg

    2895 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard

    935 ft · 27 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Brinton Road

    2598 ft · 2 min · Brinton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1749 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hawthorne Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Hawthorne Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hawthorne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
8 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
237.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 47m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.9 miles (455.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 141.2 miles from Bethlehem and 141.7 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.78 one way or $81.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Edgewood.

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 Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 237.25 mi (381.82 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,983
Coordinates40.4320100, -79.8814400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Edgewood (-79.88144, 40.43201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.79 L · about $40.78
Round trip
$81.56
19.96 gal · 75.58 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.78 $81.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.90 $91.80
Premium $4.95 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.98 $59.68 $119.36

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 Edgewood. The current time is 22:24:18.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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