How far is Bethlehem, PA from New Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to New Columbia, PA is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and New Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and New Columbia.
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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
3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 145
981 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North
73 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road
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Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road
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Continue on South Best Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
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Continue on North Best Avenue
2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Turn right onto Hudson Drive
160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
45.3 mi · 49 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg
1335 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward New Columbia
803 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto New Columbia Road
1566 ft · 45 sec · New Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
23 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 15
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and New Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
45.3 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to New Columbia?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Hazleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Bethlehem and 53.1 miles from New Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny near New Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near West Hazleton
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 West Hazleton.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and New Columbia. Straight-line distance: 83.32 mi (134.09 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 Columbia
Situated in eastern Union County at an elevation of 469 feet, this unincorporated community sits along the West Branch Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0409200, -76.8669100 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Columbia (-76.86691, 41.04092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.50 | $48.99 |
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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