How far is Bethlehem, PA from Douglass, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Douglass, PA is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Douglass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Douglass.
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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
151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton
1432 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Water Street
3229 ft · 2 min · North Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robertson Street
96 m · 6 sec · Robertson Street
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Continue on Sutersville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Sutersville Road
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
979 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Street
49 m · 3 sec · Locust Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
3132 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Street
1279 ft · 25 sec · 1st Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Douglas Run Road
1666 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Run Road
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Turn slight right onto Nichols Hill Road
47 m · 7 sec · Nichols Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Douglass.
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
152 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethlehem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Douglass?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 135.5 miles from Bethlehem and 135.9 miles from Douglass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.14 one way or $78.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethlehem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Douglass.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Douglass. Straight-line distance: 235.05 mi (378.28 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 Douglass
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.2439600, -79.8122700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglass (-79.81227, 40.24396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.06 | $88.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.46 | $94.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.29 | $114.58 |
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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