How far is Bethlehem, PA from Fulton, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Fulton, PA is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
266.15 mi
05h 18m
Flight
230.04 mi
370.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.04 mi
Kilometers
370.21 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.15 mi
Kilometers
428.32 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bethlehem
132.8 mi
02h 39m
To Fulton
133.3 mi
02h 39m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison

    769 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    65 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Waltz Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Pike Street

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Sunshine Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Markle Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Markle Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 16%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
I 70 West
3.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 47m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
230 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 39m from Bethlehem
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Bethlehem and 133.3 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.37 one way or $76.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 230.04 mi (370.21 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Fulton

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,168
Coordinates40.2734000, -79.7214300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Fulton (-79.72143, 40.2734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.55 L · about $38.37
Round trip
$76.74
18.78 gal · 71.1 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.37 $76.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.18 $86.37
Premium $4.95 $46.52 $93.04
Diesel $5.98 $56.15 $112.30

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 Fulton. The current time is 04:29:17.

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.