How far is Concord, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Concord, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
155.87 mi
02h 43m
Flight
125.21 mi
201.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.51 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.87 mi
Kilometers
250.85 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, May 1, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Fri, May 1, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-30T22:12
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, May 1, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From Concord
75.6 mi
01h 21m
To Bethlehem
80.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Path Valley Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Path Valley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Newburg Road

    723 ft · 17 sec · Newburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cumberland Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Trout Run

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Trout Run

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cumberland Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  21. 21

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  27. 27

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 27%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
24.4 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 14%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 8%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 7%
Path Valley Road
9.15 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

42.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
125.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 21m from Concord
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord 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 Concord to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Concord and 80.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.47 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Skyline View

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 125.21 mi (201.51 km).

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#1 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Path Valley Road (-77.699873, 40.251673)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $22.47
Round trip
$44.95
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.47 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.29 $50.59
Premium $4.95 $27.25 $54.49
Diesel $5.98 $32.89 $65.78

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:12:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.