How far is Bethlehem, PA from Ferndale, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Ferndale, PA is about 221 miles (355.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
1870 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Continue on Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Penrod Street
1089 ft · 30 sec · Penrod Street
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Turn right onto Ruby Street
56 m · 5 sec · Ruby Street
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Turn slight left onto Oakland Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Ohio Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Ohio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
1569 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
1716 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferndale Avenue
2166 ft · 45 sec · Ferndale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferndale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Ferndale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Ferndale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Ferndale?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Bethlehem and 110.8 miles from Ferndale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 7:50 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Mostly Cloudy near Ferndale.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Ferndale. Straight-line distance: 187.77 mi (302.18 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferndale
Situated in Cambria County within the Allegheny Mountains region of southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is located immediately south of the city of Johnstown.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2889600, -78.9147500 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferndale (-78.91475, 40.28896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $34.34 | $68.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $37.62 | $75.24 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $41.14 | $82.27 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $51.34 | $102.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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