How far is Winfield, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Winfield, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.21 mi
02h 18m
Flight
80.13 mi
128.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.13 mi
Kilometers
128.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.21 mi
Kilometers
211.17 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Fri, Apr 17, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-17T03:20
Arrive Bethlehem
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cressona
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Winfield
51.3 mi
01h 09m
To Bethlehem
80 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Winfield and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    836 ft · 35 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westbranch Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Westbranch Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury

    2876 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    10 mi · 12 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  19. 19

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  21. 21

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

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.6 mi · 27 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 Winfield and Bethlehem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
21.6 mi · 16%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 8%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 8%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 8%
State Street
10 mi · 8%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cressona
01h 09m from Winfield
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Winfield 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 Winfield to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cressona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Winfield and 80 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cressona

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

63 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
BUS

White Haven, PA

64 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

64 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

64 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 80.13 mi (128.95 km).

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#1 Winfield

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,348
Coordinates40.9092500, -76.8552400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 304 (-76.855465, 40.909362)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.53 L · about $18.92
Round trip
$37.84
9.26 gal · 35.06 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.92 $37.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.29 $42.59
Premium $4.95 $22.94 $45.87
Diesel $5.98 $27.69 $55.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Bethlehem. The current time is 03:20:17.

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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.