How far is Bethlehem, PA from Fayette, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Fayette, PA is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
283.8 mi
05h 48m
Flight
246.26 mi
396.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.26 mi
Kilometers
396.32 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.8 mi
Kilometers
456.74 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
141.7 mi
02h 54m
To Fayette
142.1 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21

    2554 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto McClellandtown Road

    9 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown

    143 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ronco Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Ronco Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Masontown Woodside Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Masontown Woodside Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    80 m · 14 sec · Gallatin Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gallatin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
University Drive
10.7 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 3%
McClellandtown Road
9.02 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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
246.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 54m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.8 miles (456.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.7 miles from Bethlehem and 142.1 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 246.26 mi (396.32 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Fayette (-79.91894, 39.8223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.91 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
20.02 gal · 75.82 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.04 $92.07
Premium $4.95 $49.59 $99.18
Diesel $5.98 $59.86 $119.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Fayette. The current time is 06:30:10.

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.