How far is Knox, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Knox, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.72 mi
04h 37m
Flight
221.51 mi
356.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.51 mi
Kilometers
356.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.72 mi
Kilometers
456.61 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Knox
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knox
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knox
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Knox
133.4 mi
02h 18m
To Bethlehem
150.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2456 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Knox Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Knox Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Canoe Ripple Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Canoe Ripple Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    169.6 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  14. 14

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  28. 28

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Knox and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
170 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 8%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

170 mi · 03h 02m

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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.2 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
02h 18m from Knox
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Knox and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.7 miles (456.6 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Knox and 150.3 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knox and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knox and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 221.51 mi (356.49 km).

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#1 Knox

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,067
Coordinates41.2345100, -79.5372700
Altitude424
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 (-79.537248, 41.234509)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.9 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
20.02 gal · 75.8 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.04 $92.07
Premium $4.95 $49.59 $99.18
Diesel $5.98 $59.86 $119.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Knox and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:56:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.