How far is Bethlehem, PA from Williamsport, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Williamsport, PA is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Williamsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Williamsport.
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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
1 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Williamsport.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Williamsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Williamsport?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Bethlehem and 60.7 miles from Williamsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.49 one way or $34.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Williamsport.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.11 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 Williamsport
County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 28,156 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411900, -77.0010800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsport (-77.00108, 41.24119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.59 | $51.19 |
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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