How far is Bethlehem, PA from Sparta, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Sparta, PA is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Sparta.
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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
151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136
683 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
157 m · 11 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Beau Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Beau Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1154 ft · 36 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maiden Street
2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Prosperity Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 26 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto McCormick Lane
25 m · 5 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
86 m · 13 sec · McCormick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCormick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Sparta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Sparta?
The road trip is about 309.3 miles (497.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Bethlehem and 154.8 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.58 one way or $89.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 263.85 mi (424.63 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 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-80.31868, 40.02868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $44.58 | $89.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.18 | $100.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.24 | $130.48 |
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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