How far is Williams, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
214.7 mi
03h 44m
Flight
187.57 mi
301.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.57 mi
Kilometers
301.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.7 mi
Kilometers
345.52 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Williams
105.6 mi
01h 52m
To Bethlehem
109.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 50 sec · Country Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1593 ft · 46 sec · Business 220

  13. 13

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

    921 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  25. 25

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 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 Williams 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
40 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 38%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 20%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 11%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 7%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 6%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 5%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
187.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
01h 52m from Williams
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williams 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 Williams to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Williams and 109.1 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 187.57 mi (301.87 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.68 L · about $30.97
Round trip
$61.94
15.16 gal · 57.36 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.97 $61.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.86 $69.72
Premium $4.95 $37.55 $75.10
Diesel $5.98 $45.33 $90.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Bethlehem. The current time is 23:08:37.

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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.