How far is Huntington, WV from Bethlehem, WV?
The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Bethlehem, WV is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Bethlehem.
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Start on 8th Street
12 m · 9 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2.9 mi · 7 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on 5th Avenue
2576 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Short Street
690 ft · 25 sec · Short Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
900 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
2652 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Ohio River Road
16.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Road
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Continue on Huntington Road
20.8 mi · 24 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Viand Street
575 ft · 8 sec · Viand Street
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Continue straight
1508 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
41 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Emerson Avenue
5 mi · 6 min · Emerson Avenue
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Continue on State Route 2
11.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 2
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Continue on 2nd Street
16.9 mi · 19 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Wells Street
5 mi · 6 min · Wells Street
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Continue on Vine Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · Vine Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
2 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on North State Route 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · North State Route 2
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Continue on North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi · 27 min · North State Rt. 2
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Turn left onto 12th Street
2357 ft · 30 sec · 12th Street
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 28 sec
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left
1266 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
158 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
1116 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethlehem
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bethlehem
100 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Spruce Street
119 m · 8 sec · Spruce Street
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Continue on West Bethlehem Boulevard
1350 ft · 27 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ridgecrest Road
86 m · 12 sec · Ridgecrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridgecrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Bethlehem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 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?
Mineral Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Huntington and 94.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Mineral Wells
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 Mineral Wells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 146.35 mi (235.52 km).
#1 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
Situated in Ohio County within West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, this community rests on the hilly terrain characteristic of the surrounding Allegheny Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0439600, -80.6906400 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-80.69064, 40.04396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $4.24 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $33.95 | $67.89 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $42.19 | $84.39 |
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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