How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Bethlehem.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Villa Road
1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana
1.2 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer
27.2 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1842 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1324 ft · 26 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh 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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 47.8 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Black Lick
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 Black Lick.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 72.44 mi (116.58 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-78.73031, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
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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