How far is Blairsville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Blairsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Road
265.82 mi
04h 27m
Flight
204.74 mi
329.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.74 mi
Kilometers
329.49 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.82 mi
Kilometers
427.8 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Blairsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairsville
2026-04-18T03:22
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairsville
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Blairsville
123.7 mi
02h 13m
To Bethlehem
142.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old William Penn Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Villa Road

    1046 ft · 35 sec · Villa Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  32. 32

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  38. 38

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
53 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 30%
William Penn Highway
54.9 mi · 21%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 6%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
204.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 13m from Blairsville
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blairsville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Blairsville and 142.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blairsville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairsville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 204.74 mi (329.49 km).

Blairsville

#1 Blairsville

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

Population3,204
Coordinates40.4311800, -79.2608700
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.260831, 40.431182)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.65
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.33 $76.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.14 $86.28
Premium $4.95 $46.47 $92.94
Diesel $5.98 $56.09 $112.18

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 Blairsville and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:22:52.

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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.