How far is Bethlehem, PA from New Beaver, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to New Beaver, PA is about 331.2 miles (533 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and New Beaver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and New Beaver.
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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
217.3 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle
2821 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 168: Moravia
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Galilee Road
564 ft · 20 sec · Galilee Road
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Turn left
2787 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and New Beaver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near New Beaver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to New Beaver?
The road trip is about 331.2 miles (533 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Bethlehem and 165.8 miles from New Beaver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near New Beaver.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and New Beaver. Straight-line distance: 262.26 mi (422.06 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 New Beaver
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.8764500, -80.3706200 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Beaver (-80.37062, 40.87645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $47.77 | $95.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $69.91 | $139.81 |
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
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