How far is Ebensburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Ebensburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Road
235.67 mi
03h 55m
Flight
176.35 mi
283.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.35 mi
Kilometers
283.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.67 mi
Kilometers
379.27 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Ebensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ebensburg
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ebensburg
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Ebensburg
116.5 mi
01h 57m
To Bethlehem
119.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Ebensburg and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    1478 ft · 51 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  24. 24

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ebensburg 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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
59.2 mi · 25%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 10%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
01h 57m from Ebensburg
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ebensburg 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 Ebensburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Ebensburg and 119.2 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.00 one way or $67.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ebensburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 176.35 mi (283.8 km).

Ebensburg

#1 Ebensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,015
Coordinates40.4850700, -78.7247400
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-78.724738, 40.485181)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $34.00
Round trip
$67.99
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.00 $67.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.26 $76.53
Premium $4.95 $41.22 $82.43
Diesel $5.98 $49.75 $99.51

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 Ebensburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:52:36.

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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.