How far is Bethlehem, PA from North Apollo, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to North Apollo, PA is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.09 mi
05h 41m
Flight
219.51 mi
353.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.51 mi
Kilometers
353.26 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.09 mi
Kilometers
460.41 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Apollo
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-17T22:39
Arrive North Apollo
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
142.9 mi
02h 50m
To North Apollo
143.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and North Apollo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and North Apollo.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    129 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  25. 25

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1613 ft · 28 sec · Sheridan Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Kiski Avenue

    832 ft · 11 sec · Kiski Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on North Warren Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Warren Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    627 ft · 28 sec · 19th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and North Apollo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
9 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 53%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
23.1 mi · 8%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
219.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 50m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near North Apollo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to North Apollo?

The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.4 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 142.9 miles from Bethlehem and 143.2 miles from North Apollo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near North Apollo.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and North Apollo. Straight-line distance: 219.51 mi (353.26 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
North Apollo

#2 North Apollo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,191
Coordinates40.5961800, -79.5556000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: North Apollo (-79.5556, 40.59618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.21 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
20.18 gal · 76.42 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.40 $92.81
Premium $4.95 $49.99 $99.97
Diesel $5.98 $60.34 $120.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and North Apollo. The current time is 22:39:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.