How far is Bethlehem, PA from Waynesboro, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Waynesboro, PA is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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
152.3 mi
03h 14m
Flight
131.09 mi
210.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.09 mi
Kilometers
210.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.1 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Waynesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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

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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
76.1 mi
01h 37m
To Waynesboro
76.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

    1564 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Grant Street

    1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Grant Street

    2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1340 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
74.8 mi · 49%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 28%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 6%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 5%
Wayne Highway
6.44 mi · 4%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Merge slight left

74.1 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
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
131.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 37m from Bethlehem
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Bethlehem and 76.2 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.94 one way or $43.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Skyline View

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 131.09 mi (210.97 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Waynesboro (-77.57777, 39.75593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $21.94
Round trip
$43.88
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.94 $43.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.70 $49.39
Premium $4.95 $26.60 $53.21
Diesel $5.98 $32.11 $64.23

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 Waynesboro. The current time is 23:47:24.

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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.