How far is Bethlehem, PA from Muse, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Muse, PA is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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
Driving 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 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Muse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Muse.
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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
151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
30 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
841 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Brownlee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
145 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
1123 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Weavertown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Weavertown Road
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Turn left onto Morganza Road
575 ft · 20 sec · Morganza Road
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
1529 ft · 42 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 980
2563 ft · 52 sec · State Route 980
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Turn right onto Muse Bishop Road
1 mi · 2 min · Muse Bishop Road
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Turn right onto School Street
40 m · 6 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Muse.
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
152 mi · 02h 47m
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 leaving Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Muse?
The road trip is about 298.5 miles (480.4 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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 149 miles from Bethlehem and 149.5 miles from Muse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $47.05 one way or $94.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Muse.
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 Muse. Straight-line distance: 254.92 mi (410.25 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 Muse
Situated in Cecil Township within Washington County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies at an elevation of approximately 1056 feet above sea level in the southwestern region of the state.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2928500, -80.2003400 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muse (-80.20034, 40.29285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $47.05 | $94.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $51.91 | $103.82 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $55.91 | $111.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $69.04 | $138.07 |
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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