How far is Granville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Granville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.59 mi
02h 31m
Flight
118.42 mi
190.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.42 mi
Kilometers
190.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Granville
73.2 mi
01h 16m
To Bethlehem
73.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
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 Granville and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 56 sec · Granville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Granville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Granville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 103 North

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 103 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Delaware Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Delaware Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Juniata Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Juniata Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Lewistown Narrows

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewistown Narrows
51.2 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 29%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
State Route 103 North
3.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lewistown Narrows

Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows

51.2 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 16m from Granville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Granville 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 Granville to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Granville and 73.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

33 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 118.42 mi (190.58 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-77.625574, 40.553604)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.25
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.12 $42.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.78 $47.55
Premium $4.95 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.98 $30.92 $61.83

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 Granville and Bethlehem. The current time is 04:23:52.

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.