How far is Galeton, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Galeton, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
212.31 mi
03h 46m
Flight
140.72 mi
226.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.72 mi
Kilometers
226.47 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.31 mi
Kilometers
341.68 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Galeton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galeton
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galeton
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
Washingtonville
PA

Borough in central Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Galeton
97.7 mi
01h 53m
To Bethlehem
114.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    983 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  8. 8

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 414

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  20. 20

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    13 mi · 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  31. 31

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  37. 37

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  40. 40

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  42. 42

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

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  44. 44

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  45. 45

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  46. 46

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  49. 49

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galeton and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
54 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
13 mi · 6%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Appalachian Thruway

Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

29.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washingtonville
01h 53m from Galeton
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Galeton and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Galeton to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Washingtonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Galeton and 114.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.60 one way or $61.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galeton and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Washingtonville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

70 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

82 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

92 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galeton and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 140.72 mi (226.47 km).

Galeton

#1 Galeton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,068
Coordinates41.7331200, -77.6419300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-77.641962, 41.733114)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.36 L · about $30.60
Round trip
$61.21
14.98 gal · 56.72 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.60 $61.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.45 $68.89
Premium $4.95 $37.11 $74.21
Diesel $5.98 $44.79 $89.58

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 Galeton and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:30:48.

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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.