How far is Level Green, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Level Green, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
273.26 mi
04h 35m
Flight
229.04 mi
368.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.04 mi
Kilometers
368.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.26 mi
Kilometers
439.77 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Return by in Level Green
Thu, Oct 15, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Level Green
2026-10-15T12:48
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Level Green
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Level Green
136.3 mi
02h 17m
To Bethlehem
137 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Level Green and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Murrysville Road

    1859 ft · 58 sec · Murrysville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison City Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrison City Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison City-Jeannette Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Harrison City-Jeannette Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sandy Hill Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Sandy Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Manor Harrison City Road

    980 ft · 20 sec · Manor Harrison City Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1086 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    744 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Thompson Lane

    1116 ft · 36 sec · North Thompson Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1242 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arona Road

    2871 ft · 59 sec · Arona Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wendel Road

    62 m · 10 sec · Wendel Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.4 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  24. 24

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  30. 30

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Level Green 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
159 mi · 58%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

159 mi · 02h 56m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 17m from Level Green
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Level Green 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 Level Green to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Level Green and 137 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Level Green and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 229.04 mi (368.61 km).

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#1 Level Green

Located within Penn Township in Westmoreland County, this southwestern Pennsylvania community sits at an elevation of approximately 1,033 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3934000, -79.7203200
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.720448, 40.393318)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.07
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $43.03 $86.07
Mid-grade $4.93 $47.48 $94.95
Premium $5.31 $51.14 $102.28
Diesel $6.55 $63.14 $126.28

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Level Green and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:48:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.