How far is Bethlehem, WV from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, WV to Wheeling, WV is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in West Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Wheeling.
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Start on the route
1027 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn right onto Clement Street
707 ft · 32 sec · Clement Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pike Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Pike Street
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Continue on Hood Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hood Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto United States Highway 250
4.8 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
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Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
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Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Continue on Spruce Street
930 ft · 20 sec · Spruce Street
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Take the ramp left
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 58 sec · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
140 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Wheeling.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dragon Highway
Continue on Dragon Highway
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Hundred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Bethlehem and 72.9 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Hundred
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cameron, WV
Hundred Town Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hundred.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 51.99 mi (83.67 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Unincorporated community in Harrison County, West Virginia
| Population | 2,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.3920300, -80.2806400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chapline Street (-80.720798, 40.06397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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