How far is Lenape Heights, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Lenape Heights, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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
297.8 mi
05h 03m
Flight
217.6 mi
350.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.6 mi
Kilometers
350.19 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.8 mi
Kilometers
479.26 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Lenape Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenape Heights
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenape Heights
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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Lenape Heights
140.4 mi
02h 31m
To Bethlehem
157.5 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 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 Lenape Heights and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenape Heights and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Craig Street

    634 ft · 28 sec · Craig Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chaplin Avenue

    1864 ft · 1 min · Chaplin Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    20.7 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Brookville Street

    19.1 mi · 29 min · Brookville Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  28. 28

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenape Heights 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
145 mi · 49%
Main Street
23 mi · 8%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 7%
Brookville Street
19.5 mi · 7%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 4%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 36m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.2 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 31m from Lenape Heights
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lenape Heights and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lenape Heights to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Lenape Heights and 157.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lenape Heights and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenape Heights and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 217.6 mi (350.19 km).

Lenape Heights

#1 Lenape Heights

Census designated place

Population1,167
Coordinates40.7642300, -79.5206000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.520444, 40.76455)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.78 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.89
21.02 gal · 79.56 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.94 $85.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.34 $96.67
Premium $4.95 $52.07 $104.13
Diesel $5.98 $62.85 $125.70

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 Lenape Heights and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:13:45.

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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.