How far is Mahoning, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Mahoning, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
263.36 mi
04h 27m
Flight
228.67 mi
368.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.67 mi
Kilometers
368.01 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.36 mi
Kilometers
423.84 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Mahoning
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahoning
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahoning
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 Mahoning
131.5 mi
02h 13m
To Bethlehem
131.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Mahoning and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ranch Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ranch Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto University Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · University Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Morrell Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Morrell Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South 8th Street

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South 8th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  22. 22

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 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 Mahoning 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi · 52%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

136 mi · 02h 31m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 13m from Mahoning
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mahoning and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 131.5 miles from Mahoning and 131.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.96 one way or $75.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mahoning and 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 Mahoning and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 228.67 mi (368.01 km).

Mahoning

#1 Mahoning

Township in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

Population4,096
Coordinates39.9736900, -79.6253200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Ranch Road (-79.625285, 39.97393)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.18 L · about $37.96
Round trip
$75.92
18.58 gal · 70.36 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.96 $75.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.72 $85.45
Premium $4.95 $46.02 $92.05
Diesel $5.98 $55.55 $111.11

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 Mahoning and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:25:24.

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.