How far is Cochranton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Cochranton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 318.8 miles (513 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.78 mi
05h 26m
Flight
251.34 mi
404.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.34 mi
Kilometers
404.49 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.78 mi
Kilometers
513.02 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cochranton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochranton
2026-04-22T20:59
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cochranton
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Cochranton
149.6 mi
02h 43m
To Bethlehem
169.1 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
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 Cochranton and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Adams Street

    3206 ft · 1 min · Adams Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Grant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Meadville Pike

    1688 ft · 48 sec · Meadville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on 13th Street

    1073 ft · 48 sec · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    817 ft · 16 sec · 8th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 322

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322

  10. 10

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 322

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  26. 26

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  32. 32

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  35. 35

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  37. 37

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  40. 40

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 322
17.2 mi · 5%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 02h 45m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 43m from Cochranton
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cochranton 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 Cochranton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 318.8 miles (513 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Cochranton and 169.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.97 one way or $91.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cochranton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 251.34 mi (404.49 km).

Cochranton

#1 Cochranton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,063
Coordinates41.5200500, -80.0483900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Adams Street (-80.048402, 41.520073)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.25 gal
42.58 L · about $45.97
Round trip
$91.94
22.5 gal · 85.16 L
Estimated CO2
100 kg one way
Round trip: 200 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.97 $91.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.74 $103.48
Premium $4.95 $55.73 $111.46
Diesel $5.98 $67.28 $134.55

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 Cochranton and Bethlehem. The current time is 20:59:52.

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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.