How far is Bethlehem, PA from Woodward, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Woodward, PA is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.67 mi
02h 57m
Flight
105.61 mi
169.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.61 mi
Kilometers
169.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.67 mi
Kilometers
210.29 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 11:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Bethlehem
65.2 mi
01h 28m
To Woodward
65.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Valley Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    535 ft · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Danville, Lewisburg

    815 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Furnace Road

    8.8 mi · 15 min · Furnace Road

  33. 33

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Maple Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street

    1027 ft · 28 sec · South 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Penns Valley Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 17%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 9%
Old Turnpike Road
10.8 mi · 8%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 8%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 7%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 28m from Bethlehem
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Woodward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Bethlehem and 65.4 miles from Woodward.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Woodward. Straight-line distance: 105.61 mi (169.96 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Woodward

Census designated place

Population2,116
Coordinates40.8986800, -77.3560900
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Woodward (-77.35609, 40.89868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.45 L · about $18.84
Round trip
$37.67
9.22 gal · 34.9 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.84 $37.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.20 $42.40
Premium $4.95 $22.84 $45.68
Diesel $5.98 $27.57 $55.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Woodward. The current time is 05:37:47.

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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.