How far is Bethlehem, PA from Franklin Park, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Franklin Park, PA is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Franklin Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Franklin Park.
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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
188 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 8 South: Pittsburgh
1108 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn right onto Wildwood Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Wildwood Road
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Continue on East Ingomar Road
4.1 mi · 10 min · East Ingomar Road
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Turn slight left onto Ingomar Heights Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Ingomar Heights Road
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Turn right onto Rochester Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rochester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Franklin Park.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Franklin Park?
The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Bethlehem and 151.6 miles from Franklin Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.4 miles (398.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 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 $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Franklin Park.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Franklin Park. Straight-line distance: 247.45 mi (398.23 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 Franklin Park
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,883 |
| Coordinates | 40.5834000, -80.0878400 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin Park (-80.08784, 40.5834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 487 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.64 | $87.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.91 | $105.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
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 · May 01, 2026
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