How far is Bethlehem, PA from Decatur, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Decatur, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Decatur.
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Start on Linden Street
112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto East Union Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
869 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
1529 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street
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Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on South Market Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Valley Avenue
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Front Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · South Front Street
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Turn slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South, US 15 South: Selinsgrove, Harrisburg
3076 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Susquehanna Trail
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue straight
2095 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
24 mi · 27 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Alfarata Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Alfarata Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Decatur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
24 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Decatur?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Atlas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Bethlehem and 69.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Atlas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlas.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 109.3 mi (175.9 km).
#1 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942400, -77.4538800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-77.45388, 40.69424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.54 | $45.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.27 | $48.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.30 | $58.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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