How far is Fairview, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Fairview, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Road
378.59 mi
06h 04m
Flight
271.37 mi
436.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.37 mi
Kilometers
436.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.59 mi
Kilometers
609.28 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 9:35 PM EST
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Nov 7, 3:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T15:30
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Nov 6, 9:35 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Fairview
179.8 mi
03h 02m
To Bethlehem
198.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ridge Road

    8 m · 4 sec · West Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avonia Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Avonia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on PA-98

    3276 ft · 1 min · PA-98

  4. 4

    Continue on Falls Road

    3240 ft · 1 min · Falls Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

    5.6 mi · 8 min · PA-98

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 6N

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 6N

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2247 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.7 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  29. 29

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  32. 32

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 54%
Route 6N
51.6 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 6%
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

204 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.2 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 02m from Fairview
Leave By
11:52 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairview 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 Fairview to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.8 miles from Fairview and 198.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.81 one way or $117.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 271.37 mi (436.72 km).

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#1 Fairview

Situated in the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania, this municipality is located within Erie County along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Population0
Coordinates42.0314500, -80.2553400
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.255422, 42.031498)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.36 gal
50.57 L · about $58.81
Round trip
$117.62
26.72 gal · 101.14 L
Estimated CO2
118.7 kg one way
Round trip: 237.5 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $58.81 $117.62
Mid-grade $4.82 $64.44 $128.87
Premium $5.27 $70.46 $140.92
Diesel $6.58 $87.94 $175.87

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Bethlehem. The current time is 15:30:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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