How far is Osceola Mills, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Osceola Mills, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Road
199.16 mi
03h 26m
Flight
152.61 mi
245.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.61 mi
Kilometers
245.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.16 mi
Kilometers
320.51 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in Osceola Mills
Thu, Apr 16, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola Mills
2026-04-16T00:39
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola Mills
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
California
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Osceola Mills
98.4 mi
01h 43m
To Bethlehem
100.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osceola Mills and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osceola Mills and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Alley

    14 m · 5 sec · Edwards Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sarah Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Sarah Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stone Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Stone Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Walton Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Walton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Maple Street

    146 m · 17 sec · West Maple Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    665 ft · 18 sec · South Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Presqueisle Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Presqueisle Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    159 m · 11 sec · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  24. 24

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  33. 33

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 40 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  38. 38

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osceola Mills and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 11%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California
01h 43m from Osceola Mills
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osceola Mills and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osceola Mills to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

California is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Osceola Mills and 100.8 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Osceola Mills and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near California

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

86 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola Mills and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 152.61 mi (245.6 km).

Osceola Mills

#1 Osceola Mills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,058
Coordinates40.8500600, -78.2705700
Altitude457
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Edwards Alley (-78.270579, 40.850063)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.6 L · about $28.72
Round trip
$57.45
14.06 gal · 53.2 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.72 $57.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.95 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.98 $42.04 $84.08

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Osceola Mills and Bethlehem. The current time is 00:39:36.

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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.