How far is New Kensington, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from New Kensington, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Kensington and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Kensington and Bethlehem.
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Start on Locust Street
8 m · 6 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1552 ft · 45 sec · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1309 ft · 42 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on New Kensington Bridge
1715 ft · 36 sec · New Kensington Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Freeport Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179.5 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem
1149 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route
1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue
1208 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Union Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard
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Turn left onto Center Street
129 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Kensington and Bethlehem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
179 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Kensington and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Kensington to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 144.6 miles from New Kensington and 144.9 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 7:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.76 one way or $83.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Kensington and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Kensington and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 230.54 mi (371.02 km).
#1 New Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 12,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.5697900, -79.7647700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.00 | $94.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.12 | $122.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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