How far is Collinsburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Collinsburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (374.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.1 mi
04h 31m
Flight
232.95 mi
374.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.95 mi
Kilometers
374.9 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.1 mi
Kilometers
433.08 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Nov 8, 10:17 PM EST
Return by in Collinsburg
Mon, Nov 9, 2:49 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinsburg
2026-11-08T17:46
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Nov 8, 10:17 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinsburg
9:00 PM EST
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Collinsburg
134.2 mi
02h 15m
To Bethlehem
135 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on German Street

    97 m · 13 sec · German Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Collinsburg Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Collinsburg Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  19. 19

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  25. 25

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinsburg 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 56%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
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

152 mi · 02h 48m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 15m from Collinsburg
Leave By
7:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Collinsburg 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 Collinsburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Collinsburg and 135 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (374.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.50 one way or $82.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Collinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinsburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 232.95 mi (374.9 km).

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#1 Collinsburg

Situated within Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 781 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2242400, -79.7683800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: German Street (-79.768292, 40.224209)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.95 L · about $41.50
Round trip
$82.99
19 gal · 71.9 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $41.50 $82.99
Mid-grade $4.80 $45.60 $91.20
Premium $5.25 $49.85 $99.69
Diesel $6.56 $62.35 $124.70

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinsburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 17:46:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.