How far is Braddock Hills, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Braddock Hills, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
284.25 mi
04h 39m
Flight
236.48 mi
380.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.48 mi
Kilometers
380.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.25 mi
Kilometers
457.45 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Braddock Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Braddock Hills
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Braddock Hills
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Braddock Hills
141.9 mi
02h 19m
To Bethlehem
142.4 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Braddock Hills and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilkins Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Wilkins Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilkins Avenue

    2102 ft · 2 min · Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bevington Road

    587 ft · 26 sec · Bevington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bevington Road

    1626 ft · 1 min · Bevington Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2080 ft · 46 sec · Ardmore Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville

    731 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 376 East, US 22 East: Monroeville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  23. 23

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  29. 29

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Braddock Hills 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
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 mi · 03h 07m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
236.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 19m from Braddock Hills
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Braddock Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Braddock Hills to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 284.3 miles (457.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Braddock Hills and 142.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.98 one way or $81.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Braddock Hills and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Braddock Hills and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 236.48 mi (380.58 km).

Braddock Hills

#1 Braddock Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates40.4172900, -79.8650500
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilkins Avenue (-79.865363, 40.417361)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.97 L · about $40.98
Round trip
$81.97
20.06 gal · 75.94 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.98 $81.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.13 $92.26
Premium $4.95 $49.69 $99.38
Diesel $5.98 $59.98 $119.96

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 Braddock Hills and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:03:17.

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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.