How far is King, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from King, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.03 mi
03h 24m
Flight
164.82 mi
265.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.82 mi
Kilometers
265.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.03 mi
Kilometers
323.53 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in King
Sat, Apr 18, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave King
2026-04-18T07:43
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in King
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From King
100.4 mi
01h 42m
To Bethlehem
100.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hickory Lane

    65 m · 14 sec · Hickory Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto William Penn Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · William Penn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sarah Furnace Road

    1643 ft · 35 sec · Sarah Furnace Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Blue Knob State Park

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  27. 27

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between King 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 21%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 11%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 5%
Blue Knob State Park
9.66 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 42m from King
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving King 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 King to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from King and 100.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around King and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between King and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 164.82 mi (265.25 km).

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#1 King

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,181
Coordinates40.2439700, -78.4641800
Altitude407
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Hickory Lane (-78.464227, 40.243779)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.94
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.97 $57.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.61 $65.21
Premium $4.95 $35.12 $70.25
Diesel $5.98 $42.40 $84.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between King and Bethlehem. The current time is 07:43:45.

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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.