How far is Hallstead, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Hallstead, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
111.57 mi
01h 50m
Flight
94.26 mi
151.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.26 mi
Kilometers
151.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.57 mi
Kilometers
179.56 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Hallstead
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallstead
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallstead
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
Lehigh
PA

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

From Hallstead
55.7 mi
00h 55m
To Bethlehem
55.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto I 81, PA 171: Susquehanna

    94 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    42.3 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward William Penn Highway

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    3156 ft · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Easton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1658 ft · 34 sec · Linden Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallstead 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81
42.5 mi · 38%
PA 33 South
25.3 mi · 23%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 8%
I 84 East
4.46 mi · 4%
Easton Avenue
4.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 81

Merge slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
94.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh
00h 55m from Hallstead
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hallstead and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Hallstead and 55.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hallstead and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lehigh

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

24 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

31 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

36 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallstead and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 94.26 mi (151.7 km).

Hallstead

#1 Hallstead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,195
Coordinates41.9611900, -75.7432400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.743228, 41.961187)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.95 $19.52 $39.04
Diesel $5.98 $23.56 $47.12

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallstead and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:22:33.

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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.