How far is South Uniontown, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from South Uniontown, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.3 mi
04h 42m
Flight
236.23 mi
380.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.23 mi
Kilometers
380.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.3 mi
Kilometers
438.23 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 1:32 PM EST
Return by in South Uniontown
Tue, Nov 10, 6:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Uniontown
2026-11-10T08:49
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Nov 10, 1:32 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Uniontown
9:00 PM EST
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From South Uniontown
135.7 mi
02h 21m
To Bethlehem
136.6 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Uniontown and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    33 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilmac Street

    1114 ft · 51 sec · Wilmac Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

    1173 ft · 26 sec · Dixon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Mount Vernon Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mount Vernon Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Fayette Street

    100 m · 6 sec · West Fayette Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West South Street

    916 ft · 28 sec · West South Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Morgantown Street

    70 m · 6 sec · Morgantown Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    136.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  28. 28

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  34. 34

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Uniontown 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
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
136 mi · 50%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Pittsburgh Street
15.3 mi · 6%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

136 mi · 02h 31m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 21m from South Uniontown
Leave By
7:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Uniontown 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 South Uniontown to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.7 miles from South Uniontown and 136.6 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Uniontown and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Uniontown and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 236.23 mi (380.17 km).

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#1 South Uniontown

South Uniontown is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8928500, -79.7469900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-79.747011, 39.892773)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.37 L · about $41.89
Round trip
$83.78
19.22 gal · 72.74 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $41.89 $83.78
Mid-grade $4.79 $46.04 $92.08
Premium $5.24 $50.32 $100.64
Diesel $6.56 $63.02 $126.04

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Uniontown and Bethlehem. The current time is 08:49:46.

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.