How far is Youngwood, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Youngwood, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 259 miles (416.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.06 mi
04h 02m
Flight
222.79 mi
358.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.79 mi
Kilometers
358.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.06 mi
Kilometers
416.91 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Youngwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngwood
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngwood
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 Youngwood
129.4 mi
02h 01m
To Bethlehem
129.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Youngwood and Bethlehem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    157 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

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

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    931 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  16. 16

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  22. 22

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

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngwood 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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 59%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 17%
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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
222.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 01m from Youngwood
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Youngwood 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 Youngwood to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 259 miles (416.9 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 129.4 miles from Youngwood and 129.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.35 one way or $74.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Youngwood and Chance Rain Showers 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 Youngwood and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 222.79 mi (358.54 km).

Youngwood

#1 Youngwood

City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,828
Coordinates40.2403500, -79.5767100
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.576755, 40.240182)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.6 L · about $37.35
Round trip
$74.69
18.28 gal · 69.2 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.35 $74.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.03 $84.07
Premium $4.95 $45.28 $90.56
Diesel $5.98 $54.66 $109.31

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngwood and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:37:01.

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.