How far is Nanty Glo, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Nanty Glo, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 242.3 miles (390 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
242.35 mi
04h 06m
Flight
182.1 mi
293.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.1 mi
Kilometers
293.06 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.35 mi
Kilometers
390.03 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Nanty Glo
Sun, May 31, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nanty Glo
2026-05-30T22:40
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nanty Glo
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Nanty Glo
120.7 mi
02h 03m
To Bethlehem
121.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    51 m · 9 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dispatch Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Dispatch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    54 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    774 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shoemaker Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg

    1203 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  25. 25

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  29. 29

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  35. 35

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nanty Glo 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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
59.5 mi · 25%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
182.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 03m from Nanty Glo
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Nanty Glo 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 Nanty Glo to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 242.3 miles (390 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Nanty Glo and 121.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.94 one way or $69.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Nanty Glo and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nanty Glo and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 182.1 mi (293.06 km).

Nanty Glo

#1 Nanty Glo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,901
Coordinates40.4722900, -78.8333600
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-78.833359, 40.472259)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.55 gal
32.37 L · about $34.94
Round trip
$69.87
17.1 gal · 64.74 L
Estimated CO2
76 kg one way
Round trip: 152 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.94 $69.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.32 $78.64
Premium $4.95 $42.36 $84.71
Diesel $5.98 $51.13 $102.26

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Nanty Glo and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:40:10.

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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.