How far is Bethlehem, PA from Point, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Point, PA is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.52 mi
04h 00m
Flight
174.23 mi
280.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.23 mi
Kilometers
280.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.52 mi
Kilometers
311.44 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Point
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Point
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bethlehem
96.6 mi
02h 00m
To Point
96.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Point.

  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

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tulls Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Tulls Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Point Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Gordon Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Gordon Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gordon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 22%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 19%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
3.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81.1 mi · 01h 29m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 00m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Point?

The road trip is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Bethlehem and 96.9 miles from Point.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Point.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Point. Straight-line distance: 174.23 mi (280.39 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Point

#2 Point

Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population3,582
Coordinates40.0775800, -78.6003000
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Point (-78.6003, 40.07758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.85 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
13.66 gal · 51.7 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $4.95 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $5.98 $40.84 $81.69

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

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Point. The current time is 05:35:15.

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.