How far is Greenville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Greenville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 297.6 miles (479 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Bethlehem.
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Start on Holder Hill Road
19 m · 5 sec · Holder Hill Road
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Turn left onto Kittanning Hollow Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Kittanning Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Kellys Way
1992 ft · 36 sec · Kellys Way
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
8.5 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Carwick Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Carwick Road
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Turn right onto Bald Eagle Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · Bald Eagle Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
161.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street
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Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn right onto Route 61 South
150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1423 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Bethlehem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
161 mi · 02h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 297.6 miles (479 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Greenville and 157.3 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Lamar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lamar.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 224.41 mi (361.16 km).
#1 Greenville
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 40.9620100, -79.6381000 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.90 | $85.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.02 | $104.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.79 | $125.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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