How far is Fox Chapel, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 289.6 miles (466 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
289.55 mi
04h 48m
Flight
236.77 mi
381.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.77 mi
Kilometers
381.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.55 mi
Kilometers
465.99 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Chapel
2026-04-18T00:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Chapel
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 Fox Chapel
144.7 mi
02h 24m
To Bethlehem
144.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 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 Fox Chapel and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    179.5 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  16. 16

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Chapel 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
179 mi · 62%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

179 mi · 03h 17m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 24m from Fox Chapel
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 289.6 miles (466 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 144.7 miles from Fox Chapel and 144.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox Chapel and Mostly Sunny 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 Fox Chapel and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 236.77 mi (381.04 km).

Fox Chapel

#1 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Field Club Road (-79.879988, 40.513769)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.22 gal
38.68 L · about $41.76
Round trip
$83.52
20.44 gal · 77.36 L
Estimated CO2
90.8 kg one way
Round trip: 181.7 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.76 $83.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.00 $94.00
Premium $4.95 $50.63 $101.26
Diesel $5.98 $61.12 $122.23

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 Fox Chapel and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:01:25.

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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.