How far is Chippewa, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Chippewa, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
123.26 mi
02h 14m
Flight
84.72 mi
136.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.72 mi
Kilometers
136.34 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.26 mi
Kilometers
198.36 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Chippewa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa
2026-04-22T21:10
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa
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
Minersville
PA

Town of the United States

From Chippewa
59.9 mi
01h 07m
To Bethlehem
63.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chippewa Road

    33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road

    3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Brady Drive

    1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  19. 19

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  33. 33

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 18%
Keystone Shortway
11.5 mi · 9%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 9%
Susquehanna Trail Road
10.7 mi · 9%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
84.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minersville
01h 07m from Chippewa
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chippewa 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 Chippewa to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Minersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Chippewa and 63.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minersville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

67 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

68 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

68 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 84.72 mi (136.34 km).

Chippewa

#1 Chippewa

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population7,506
Coordinates41.2378600, -76.7769000
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Chippewa Road (-76.777244, 41.237555)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.55
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.77 $35.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.95 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.98 $26.01 $52.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:10:08.

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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.