How far is Bethlehem, PA from Williamsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149 miles (239.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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
189.3 mi
04h 15m
Flight
148.97 mi
239.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.97 mi
Kilometers
239.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.3 mi
Kilometers
304.65 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Oct 15, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
94.4 mi
02h 07m
To Williamsburg
94.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West, US 522 South: Mount Union

    37.2 mi · 56 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hartslog Valley Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hartslog Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Mountain Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Covedale Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Covedale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Street

    111 m · 18 sec · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    927 ft · 41 sec · East 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
93.2 mi · 49%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 23%
I 81 South
21.5 mi · 11%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
Covedale Road
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

51.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
149 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
02h 07m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Bethlehem and 94.8 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 149 miles (239.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Partly Cloudy near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 148.97 mi (239.75 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 Williamsburg

Located in central Pennsylvania within Blair County, this borough sits at an elevation of 846 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4620200, -78.1997300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Williamsburg (-78.19973, 40.46202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.64
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $29.82 $59.64
Mid-grade $4.93 $32.90 $65.80
Premium $5.31 $35.44 $70.87
Diesel $6.55 $43.75 $87.51

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Williamsburg. The current time is 14:42:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.