How far is Bethlehem, PA from Smethport, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Smethport, PA is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 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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Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Smethport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Smethport.
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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 right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1888 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on Hastings Street
3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street
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Continue on Market Street
2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street
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Take the exit left
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Route 414
3 mi · 5 min · Route 414
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Keep slight right to continue on Route 414
6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414
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Continue on Route 287
10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1727 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Second Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Port Allegany Road
2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
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Continue on East Street
1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2710 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
686 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
39 m · 6 sec · West Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Smethport.
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 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 Sunny near Smethport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Smethport?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 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?
South Williamsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Bethlehem and 120.8 miles from Smethport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Smethport.
Stop Ideas Near South Williamsport
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 South Williamsport.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Smethport. Straight-line distance: 179.53 mi (288.92 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 Smethport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.8111700, -78.4447400 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smethport (-78.44474, 41.81117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.14 | $78.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.16 | $84.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $50.89 | $101.78 |
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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