How far is Bethlehem, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Newtown, PA is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
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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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Newtown.
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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
136.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi · 15 min · University Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
1556 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Home Street
1601 ft · 27 sec · Home Street
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 20 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Newtown.
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
137 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Newtown?
The road trip is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Bethlehem and 146.3 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250 miles (402.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
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 Newtown. Straight-line distance: 250.03 mi (402.39 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 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $42.13 | $84.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.42 | $94.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.08 | $102.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.65 | $123.31 |
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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