How far is Bethlehem, PA from Masontown, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Masontown, PA is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
281.37 mi
05h 44m
Flight
244.86 mi
394.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.86 mi
Kilometers
394.06 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.37 mi
Kilometers
452.82 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Masontown
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 11, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Masontown
Sat, Apr 11, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
140.5 mi
02h 52m
To Masontown
140.9 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Church Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · West Church Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Church Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
137 mi · 49%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 52m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Masontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.4 miles (452.8 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Bethlehem and 140.9 miles from Masontown.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.57 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Masontown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Masontown. Straight-line distance: 244.86 mi (394.06 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Masontown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,260
Coordinates39.8467400, -79.8997800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Masontown (-79.89978, 39.84674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.58 L · about $40.57
Round trip
$81.15
19.86 gal · 75.16 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.57 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.67 $91.34
Premium $4.95 $49.19 $98.39
Diesel $5.98 $59.38 $118.76

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Masontown. The current time is 02:54:40.

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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.