How far is Brackney, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Brackney, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brackney and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackney and Bethlehem.
-
1
Start on Brinton Road
70 m · 18 sec · Brinton Road
-
2
Turn left onto Brackney Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brackney Hill Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quaker Lake Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Quaker Lake Road
-
4
Turn left onto State Route 267
15.7 mi · 23 min · State Route 267
-
5
Turn right onto State Route 706
16 mi · 24 min · State Route 706
-
6
Turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 12 sec · Main Street
-
7
Continue on Bridge Street
640 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2308 ft · 49 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
9
Turn right onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road
-
10
Continue on Wyalusing New Albany Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Wyalusing New Albany Road
-
11
Continue on Shaffers Notch Road
602 ft · 18 sec · Shaffers Notch Road
-
12
Turn left onto Wilmot Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Road
-
13
Turn right
2195 ft · 1 min
-
14
Continue on Dushore-Helenback Road
2534 ft · 1 min · Dushore-Helenback Road
-
15
Continue on Wilmot Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · Wilmot Road
-
16
Continue on Ambrosius Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ambrosius Road
-
17
Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
-
18
Turn right onto Mill Street
1558 ft · 38 sec · Mill Street
-
19
Turn left onto South German Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · South German Street
-
20
Continue on Appalachian Throughway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Throughway
-
21
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
2749 ft · 35 sec · Appalachian Thruway
-
22
Continue on Cliff Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Cliff Avenue
-
23
Continue on Appalacian Thruway
2406 ft · 31 sec · Appalacian Thruway
-
24
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
801 ft · 10 sec · Appalachian Thruway
-
25
Continue on Route 220 Highway
17.2 mi · 20 min · Route 220 Highway
-
26
Continue on North Main Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
-
27
Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
-
28
Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
-
29
Take the ramp left
1397 ft · 34 sec
-
30
Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
-
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
1 km · 58 sec
-
32
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
91.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
-
33
Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
1747 ft · 50 sec
-
34
Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
-
35
Turn left onto Clearfield Curwensville Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway
-
36
Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway
1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway
-
37
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway
-
38
Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
-
39
Continue on 1st Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street
-
40
Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway
-
41
Continue on West Main Street
1001 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street
-
42
Turn left onto Market Street
1324 ft · 26 sec · Market Street
-
43
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
-
44
Turn right onto Bethlehem Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road
-
45
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brackney and Bethlehem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
91.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Brackney and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brackney to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 218.8 miles (352.1 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Brackney and 110 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.65 one way or $67.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brackney and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brackney and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 164.82 mi (265.25 km).
#1 Brackney
Situated in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within Silver Lake Township in Susquehanna County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9898000, -75.9268600 |
| Altitude | 430 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-78.73031, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.36 | $33.65 | $67.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $40.42 | $80.84 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026