How far is Bethlehem, PA from Martinsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Martinsburg, PA is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Martinsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Martinsburg.
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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
46.4 mi · 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522: McConnellsburg, Mount Union
2425 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Great Cove Road
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Turn right onto Waterfall Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Waterfall Road
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Continue on Pitt Street
120 m · 8 sec · Pitt Street
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Continue on Waterfall Road
2882 ft · 57 sec · Waterfall Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Waterfall Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Waterfall Road
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Turn slight left
121 m · 17 sec
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Top Mountain Road
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Broad Top Mountain Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Broad Top Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1855 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Saxton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxton Road
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Continue on Raystown Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Raystown Road
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Turn slight left onto Cove Mt Road
3018 ft · 47 sec · Cove Mt Road
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Continue on Cove Mountain Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Cove Mountain Road
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Continue on East Allegheny Street
2127 ft · 43 sec · East Allegheny Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allegheny Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Martinsburg.
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
46.4 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Martinsburg?
The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Bethlehem and 95.7 miles from Martinsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Martinsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Martinsburg. Straight-line distance: 156.77 mi (252.29 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 Martinsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,858 |
| Coordinates | 40.3111900, -78.3241800 |
| Altitude | 429 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinsburg (-78.32418, 40.31119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $27.54 | $55.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.00 | $61.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.31 | $80.61 |
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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