How far is Bethlehem, PA from Wilmerding, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Wilmerding, PA is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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
274.25 mi
05h 28m
Flight
233.76 mi
376.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.76 mi
Kilometers
376.2 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.25 mi
Kilometers
441.36 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmerding
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T01:48
Arrive Wilmerding
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Bethlehem
136.9 mi
02h 44m
To Wilmerding
137.3 mi
02h 44m

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
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    159.6 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Greensburg Avenue

    1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    759 ft · 24 sec · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Largo Way

    12 m · 2 sec · Largo Way

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Santos Street

    83 m · 13 sec · Santos Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Morrelle Avenue

    143 m · 13 sec · Morrelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Ice Plant Hill Road

    2443 ft · 1 min · Ice Plant Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Westinghouse Avenue

    1601 ft · 48 sec · Westinghouse Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Clara Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Clara Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clara Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
7 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 58%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 16%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
8.55 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

160 mi · 02h 56m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 44m from Bethlehem
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilmerding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.9 miles from Bethlehem and 137.3 miles from Wilmerding.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.55 one way or $79.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wilmerding.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Wilmerding. Straight-line distance: 233.76 mi (376.2 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wilmerding

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,097
Coordinates40.3909000, -79.8100500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Wilmerding (-79.81005, 40.3909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.63 L · about $39.55
Round trip
$79.10
19.36 gal · 73.26 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.55 $79.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.52 $89.04
Premium $4.95 $47.95 $95.91
Diesel $5.98 $57.89 $115.77

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 Wilmerding. The current time is 01:48:03.

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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.