How far is Farmington, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Farmington, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 275 miles (442.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
275.02 mi
04h 35m
Flight
228.42 mi
367.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.42 mi
Kilometers
367.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.02 mi
Kilometers
442.6 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T22:58
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Chambersburg
PA

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Farmington
137.3 mi
02h 17m
To Bethlehem
137.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto National Pike

    20.1 mi · 27 min · National Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway

    1837 ft · 24 sec · Garrett Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto National Freeway

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min · National Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Roanoke, Harrisburg

    629 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Hagerstown, Harrisburg

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Hagerstown, Harrisburg

    1678 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

  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 Farmington 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway
72.3 mi · 26%
National Freeway
67.2 mi · 24%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.9 mi · 8%
National Pike
20.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Maryland Veterans Memorial Highway

72.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chambersburg
02h 17m from Farmington
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington 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 Farmington to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 275 miles (442.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Chambersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Farmington and 137.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.68 one way or $79.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Chambersburg

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

33 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

50 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

59 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Frederick, MD

62 mi away
100 South East Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 228.42 mi (367.61 km).

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#1 Farmington

Census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,197
Coordinates39.8073000, -79.5656000
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.565852, 39.807374)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.74 L · about $39.68
Round trip
$79.35
19.42 gal · 73.48 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.68 $79.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.66 $89.31
Premium $4.95 $48.10 $96.21
Diesel $5.98 $58.07 $116.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:58:55.

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.