How far is Coraopolis, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Coraopolis, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 303 miles (487.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
303.06 mi
05h 07m
Flight
251.8 mi
405.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.8 mi
Kilometers
405.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.06 mi
Kilometers
487.72 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Coraopolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coraopolis
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coraopolis
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Coraopolis
150.7 mi
02h 33m
To Bethlehem
152.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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 Coraopolis and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Coraopolis Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Coraopolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Old Fleming Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fleming Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Robinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Robinson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Island Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Island Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Angelina Avenue

    675 ft · 21 sec · Angelina Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Carson Street Extension

    2749 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on West Carson Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Carson Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

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

    1317 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  28. 28

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  34. 34

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coraopolis 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
43 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 56%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
251.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 33m from Coraopolis
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Coraopolis 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 Coraopolis to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.7 miles from Coraopolis and 152.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 251.8 miles (405.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.68 one way or $87.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Coraopolis and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coraopolis and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 251.8 mi (405.23 km).

Coraopolis

#1 Coraopolis

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.5184000, -80.1667200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-80.166728, 40.518387)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.48 L · about $43.68
Round trip
$87.36
21.38 gal · 80.96 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.68 $87.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.16 $98.33
Premium $4.95 $52.96 $105.92
Diesel $5.98 $63.93 $127.85

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 Coraopolis and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:03:09.

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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.