How far is Point, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Point, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.13 mi
03h 20m
Flight
174.23 mi
280.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.23 mi
Kilometers
280.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.13 mi
Kilometers
310.81 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point
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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Point
97 mi
01h 40m
To Bethlehem
96.1 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Gordon Road

    20 m · 10 sec · Gordon Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Point Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Point Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Tulls Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Tulls Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    921 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Point and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 22%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 12%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 7%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
01h 40m from Point
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Point and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Point and 96.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Point and Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 174.23 mi (280.39 km).

Point

#1 Point

Township in northern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population3,582
Coordinates40.0775800, -78.6003000
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Gordon Road (-78.600392, 40.07761)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.8 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.73
13.64 gal · 51.6 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.87 $55.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.37 $62.73
Premium $4.95 $33.79 $67.57
Diesel $5.98 $40.78 $81.57

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 Point and Bethlehem. The current time is 01:01:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.