How far is Oak Hills, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Oak Hills, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
308.82 mi
04h 52m
Flight
238.23 mi
383.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.23 mi
Kilometers
383.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.82 mi
Kilometers
497 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Hills
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Oct 15, 5:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Hills
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 Oak Hills
154.2 mi
02h 26m
To Bethlehem
154.6 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hills and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Stratford Drive

    683 ft · 32 sec · Stratford Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Plank Road

    152 m · 15 sec · Old Plank Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Vogel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Vogel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    187.8 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  20. 20

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  26. 26

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Hills 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 61%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Pittsburgh Road
10.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

188 mi · 03h 26m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.6 mi
238.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 26m from Oak Hills
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Oak Hills 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 Oak Hills to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 154.2 miles from Oak Hills and 154.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.6 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Oak Hills and Mostly 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 Oak Hills and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 238.23 mi (383.4 km).

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#1 Oak Hills

Situated within Butler County in Western Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of approximately 1,224 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.8247900, -79.9131100
Altitude373
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.9133, 40.824787)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $48.66
Round trip
$97.32
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $48.66 $97.32
Mid-grade $4.93 $53.68 $107.37
Premium $5.31 $57.82 $115.65
Diesel $6.55 $71.40 $142.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Hills and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:59:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.