How far is Bethlehem, PA from Derry, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Derry, PA is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Derry.
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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
43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bedford
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Business 220
1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220
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Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane
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Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Pitt Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
13.1 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right
759 ft · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Matson Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Matson Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Derry Ridge Road
122 m · 11 sec · Derry Ridge Road
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Continue on Rod & Gun Road
2 mi · 5 min · Rod & Gun Road
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Continue on Y Street
2323 ft · 1 min · Y Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
113 m · 22 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Derry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Bethlehem and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Derry?
The road trip is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.3 miles from Bethlehem and 120 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.20 one way or $74.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bethlehem and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Derry. Straight-line distance: 207.47 mi (333.89 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 Derry
Situated in the foothills of the Chestnut Ridge within southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is positioned in eastern Westmoreland County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3339600, -79.2997600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derry (-79.29976, 40.33396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $4.40 | $37.20 | $74.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $40.75 | $81.51 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $44.57 | $89.13 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $55.62 | $111.24 |
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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