How far is Bethlehem, PA from Dillsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Dillsburg, PA is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Dillsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Dillsburg.
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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
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto North Baltimore Street
2434 ft · 1 min · North Baltimore Street
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Turn left onto East Harrisburg Street
56 m · 3 sec · East Harrisburg Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Harrisburg Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Dillsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dillsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Dillsburg?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Hamlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Bethlehem and 53.1 miles from Dillsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.28 one way or $30.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dillsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hamlin
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 Hamlin.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Dillsburg. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.2 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 Dillsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,579 |
| Coordinates | 40.1109300, -77.0349800 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dillsburg (-77.03498, 40.11093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
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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