How far is Bethlehem, PA from McConnellsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to McConnellsburg, PA is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and McConnellsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and McConnellsburg.
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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
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great Cove Road
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1864 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way East
11 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and McConnellsburg.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McConnellsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to McConnellsburg?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Linglestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Bethlehem and 80 miles from McConnellsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.09 one way or $50.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McConnellsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Linglestown
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 Linglestown.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and McConnellsburg. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.91 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 McConnellsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 39.9325900, -77.9988900 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: McConnellsburg (-77.99889, 39.93259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $4.46 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $27.69 | $55.39 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $36.90 | $73.80 |
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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