How far is Municipality of Bethel Park, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Municipality of Bethel Park, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.1 miles (396 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
298.04 mi
05h 02m
Flight
246.09 mi
396.04 km direct

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.09 mi
Kilometers
396.04 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.04 mi
Kilometers
479.65 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Municipality of Bethel Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Municipality of Bethel Park
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Municipality of Bethel Park
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Municipality of Bethel Park
143.6 mi
02h 31m
To Bethlehem
154.4 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
2 to 6 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 Municipality of Bethel Park and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Municipality of Bethel Park and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1481 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Park Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    159.5 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  31. 31

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  37. 37

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Municipality of Bethel Park 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
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
160 mi · 54%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

160 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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
246.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 31m from Municipality of Bethel Park
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Municipality of Bethel Park and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Municipality of Bethel Park to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Municipality of Bethel Park and 154.4 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 246.1 miles (396 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Municipality of Bethel Park and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Municipality of Bethel Park and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 246.09 mi (396.04 km).

Municipality of Bethel Park

#1 Municipality of Bethel Park

Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania

Population32,345
Coordinates40.3238900, -80.0363700
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-80.036415, 40.324101)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.81 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.97
21.04 gal · 79.62 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.98 $85.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.38 $96.76
Premium $4.95 $52.12 $104.23
Diesel $5.98 $62.91 $125.82

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 Municipality of Bethel Park and Bethlehem. The current time is 05:29:41.

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