How far is Gallitzin, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Gallitzin, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Road
226.61 mi
03h 48m
Flight
167.29 mi
269.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.61 mi
Kilometers
364.69 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Gallitzin
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallitzin
2026-04-19T11:04
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallitzin
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Gallitzin
112 mi
01h 54m
To Bethlehem
114.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    133 m · 23 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    145 m · 23 sec · Wilson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Street

    1519 ft · 31 sec · Forest Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tunnelhill Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Tunnelhill Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    2449 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

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

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  26. 26

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 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 Gallitzin 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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
49.4 mi · 22%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 10%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 5%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 54m from Gallitzin
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Gallitzin and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Gallitzin and 114.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Gallitzin and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallitzin and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.22 km).

Gallitzin

#1 Gallitzin

City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,514
Coordinates40.4822900, -78.5516800
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-78.551748, 40.482303)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.38
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.69 $65.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.79 $73.58
Premium $4.95 $39.63 $79.26
Diesel $5.98 $47.84 $95.68

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 Gallitzin and Bethlehem. The current time is 11:04:55.

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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.