How far is Huston, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Huston, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huston and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huston and Bethlehem.
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Start on Fireweed Road
97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road
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Turn right onto Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road
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Continue on Latrobe Avenue
1378 ft · 1 min · Latrobe Avenue
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Turn left onto Logan Place
660 ft · 21 sec · Logan Place
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Continue on Park Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street
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Continue on Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road
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Continue on New Centerville Road
775 ft · 16 sec · New Centerville Road
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Continue on New Centerville Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · New Centerville Road
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Continue on Tayman Avenue
2816 ft · 59 sec · Tayman Avenue
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Continue on West Patriot Street
2615 ft · 56 sec · West Patriot Street
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Turn left onto South Center Avenue
3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
986 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
116.5 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 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 Huston and Bethlehem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
117 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Huston 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 Huston to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 247.7 miles (398.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Huston and 124 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Huston and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huston and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 218.29 mi (351.3 km).
#1 Huston
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,352 |
| Coordinates | 39.8295200, -79.3753100 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.20 | $80.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.30 | $86.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.27 | $104.53 |
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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