How far is Bethlehem, PA from Ellport, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Ellport, PA is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
325.23 mi
06h 21m
Flight
256.39 mi
412.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.39 mi
Kilometers
412.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.23 mi
Kilometers
523.41 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Ellport
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
162.4 mi
03h 10m
To Ellport
162.9 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    214.2 mi · 3 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls

    1454 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Big Beaver Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Arthur Street

    1346 ft · 51 sec · Arthur Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Lawrence Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1128 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fountain Avenue

    2447 ft · 1 min · Fountain Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Portersville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Portersville Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jamison Avenue

    1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    27 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
214 mi · 66%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 13%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 11%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 2%
Bethlehem Spur Route
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

214 mi · 03h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 10m from Bethlehem
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Ellport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.2 miles (523.4 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Bethlehem and 162.9 miles from Ellport.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 EDT. 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 $46.91 one way or $93.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Ellport.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Ellport. Straight-line distance: 256.39 mi (412.62 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Ellport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,102
Coordinates40.8639500, -80.2589500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Ellport (-80.25895, 40.86395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.44 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.81
22.96 gal · 86.88 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.91 $93.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.80 $105.59
Premium $4.95 $56.87 $113.74
Diesel $5.98 $68.65 $137.30

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 Ellport. The current time is 04:27:21.

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.