How far is Bethlehem, PA from Williams, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Williams, PA is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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
210.72 mi
04h 29m
Flight
187.57 mi
301.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.57 mi
Kilometers
301.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.72 mi
Kilometers
339.12 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Bethlehem
105.2 mi
02h 14m
To Williams
105.5 mi
02h 14m

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

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Street

    600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 38%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 20%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 18%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 7%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
187.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
02h 14m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Bethlehem and 105.5 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Williams. Straight-line distance: 187.57 mi (301.87 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $30.40
Round trip
$60.80
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.40 $60.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.22 $68.43
Premium $4.95 $36.86 $73.72
Diesel $5.98 $44.49 $88.98

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 Williams. The current time is 00:30:28.

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.