How far is Meadowood, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Meadowood, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Road
320.56 mi
05h 22m
Flight
237.27 mi
381.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.27 mi
Kilometers
381.85 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.56 mi
Kilometers
515.89 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Meadowood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowood
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowood
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Meadowood
149.8 mi
02h 41m
To Bethlehem
170.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oakridge Drive

    658 ft · 33 sec · Oakridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Thornwood Road

    149 m · 25 sec · Thornwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Oak Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · White Oak Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on White Oak Drive

    76 m · 13 sec · White Oak Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mc Quistion Road

    1545 ft · 45 sec · East Mc Quistion Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    2032 ft · 50 sec · Morton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Center Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Center Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Monroe Street

    2209 ft · 1 min · South Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Chicora Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Chicora Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Chicora Road

    865 ft · 15 sec · Chicora Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chicora Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Chicora Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kellys Way

    1992 ft · 36 sec · Kellys Way

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    8.5 mi · 13 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Carwick Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Carwick Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bald Eagle Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Bald Eagle Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  27. 27

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  33. 33

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  36. 36

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  38. 38

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

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  41. 41

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
161 mi · 50%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 7%
Chicora Road
18.3 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
11.5 mi · 4%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

161 mi · 02h 53m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.3 mi
237.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 41m from Meadowood
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meadowood and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 320.6 miles (515.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Meadowood and 170.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.3 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Meadowood and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 237.27 mi (381.85 km).

Meadowood

#1 Meadowood

Census designated place

Population2,693
Coordinates40.8420100, -79.8939400
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakridge Drive (-79.894543, 40.841999)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.82 L · about $46.21
Round trip
$92.43
22.62 gal · 85.64 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.21 $92.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.01 $104.03
Premium $4.95 $56.03 $112.06
Diesel $5.98 $67.63 $135.27

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 Meadowood and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:48:03.

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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.