How far is Southwest Greensburg, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Southwest Greensburg, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
263.07 mi
04h 24m
Flight
220.76 mi
355.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.76 mi
Kilometers
355.28 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.07 mi
Kilometers
423.37 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Southwest Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southwest Greensburg
2026-04-19T12:28
Arrive Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southwest Greensburg
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Southwest Greensburg
131.4 mi
02h 12m
To Bethlehem
131.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southwest Greensburg and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Weaver Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Weaver Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Street

    685 ft · 33 sec · Green Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  24. 24

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwest Greensburg 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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 58%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 16%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 48m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 12m from Southwest Greensburg
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southwest Greensburg and Rain Showers Likely near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southwest Greensburg to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 131.4 miles from Southwest Greensburg and 131.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southwest Greensburg and Rain Showers Likely 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 Southwest Greensburg and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 220.76 mi (355.28 km).

Southwest Greensburg

#1 Southwest Greensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,002
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.5469800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Weaver Street (-79.547028, 40.291235)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.14 L · about $37.92
Round trip
$75.84
18.56 gal · 70.28 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.92 $75.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.68 $85.36
Premium $4.95 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $5.98 $55.49 $110.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Southwest Greensburg and Bethlehem. The current time is 12:28:15.

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.