How far is New Beaver, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from New Beaver, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
325.83 mi
05h 16m
Flight
262.26 mi
422.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.26 mi
Kilometers
422.06 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.83 mi
Kilometers
524.38 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in New Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Beaver
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Beaver
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New Beaver
162.7 mi
02h 38m
To Bethlehem
163.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 New Beaver and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Beaver and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Valley Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  15. 15

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  21. 21

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Beaver 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
30 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 67%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 13%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

217 mi · 03h 58m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
262.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 38m from New Beaver
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving New Beaver 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 New Beaver to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 325.8 miles (524.4 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from New Beaver and 163.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.99 one way or $93.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around New Beaver and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Beaver and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 262.26 mi (422.06 km).

New Beaver

#1 New Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,419
Coordinates40.8764500, -80.3706200
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: I 376 Toll (-80.368035, 40.877201)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.5 gal
43.52 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.98
23 gal · 87.04 L
Estimated CO2
102.2 kg one way
Round trip: 204.4 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.99 $93.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.89 $105.78
Premium $4.95 $56.97 $113.94
Diesel $5.98 $68.77 $137.54

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 New Beaver and Bethlehem. The current time is 22:30:45.

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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.