How far is Bethlehem, PA from Rockland, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Rockland, PA is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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
279.53 mi
05h 43m
Flight
232.49 mi
374.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.49 mi
Kilometers
374.15 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.53 mi
Kilometers
449.86 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 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
5:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Bethlehem
139.6 mi
02h 51m
To Rockland
140 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 145

    981 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 145 North

    73 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto MacArthur Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · MacArthur Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  35. 35

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    209.5 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Shot Gun Club Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Shot Gun Club Road

  41. 41

    Continue on T361

    1.1 mi · 4 min · T361

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Rockland Township Road

    540 ft · 25 sec · Rockland Township Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Warner Road

    909 ft · 40 sec · Warner Road

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Warner Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Warner Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Pittsville Road

    581 ft · 27 sec · Pittsville Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockland Station Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
210 mi · 75%
MacArthur Road
11.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 3%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
East Broad Street
3.81 mi · 1%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

210 mi · 03h 46m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
232.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 51m from Bethlehem
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Bethlehem and 140 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.29 one way or $80.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 232.49 mi (374.15 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.34 L · about $40.29
Round trip
$80.58
19.72 gal · 74.68 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.29 $80.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.35 $90.69
Premium $4.95 $48.85 $97.69
Diesel $5.98 $58.96 $117.93

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 Rockland. The current time is 06:28:51.

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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.