How far is Sharpsville, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Sharpsville, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 336.8 miles (542 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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
336.81 mi
05h 29m
Flight
269.78 mi
434.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.78 mi
Kilometers
434.17 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.81 mi
Kilometers
542.04 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Sharpsville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharpsville
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharpsville
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
Central City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sharpsville
159.9 mi
02h 44m
To Bethlehem
176.9 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Mercer Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · South Mercer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Walnut Street

    1120 ft · 27 sec · South Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lamor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Hermitage Road

    4.7 mi · 10 min · North Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Castle Road

    1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle

    1195 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Mercer

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  17. 17

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  28. 28

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharpsville 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
220 mi · 65%
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 6%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 3%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 3%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

220 mi · 03h 56m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
269.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
02h 44m from Sharpsville
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Sharpsville and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 336.8 miles (542 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Sharpsville and 176.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.58 one way or $97.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Sharpsville and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

49 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

70 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 269.78 mi (434.17 km).

Sharpsville

#1 Sharpsville

City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,041
Coordinates41.2592200, -80.4720100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mercer Avenue (-80.472139, 41.259217)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
44.99 L · about $48.58
Round trip
$97.17
23.78 gal · 89.98 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.58 $97.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.68 $109.36
Premium $4.95 $58.90 $117.81
Diesel $5.98 $71.10 $142.20

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 Sharpsville and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:19:47.

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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.