How far is Bethlehem, PA from Duncansville, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Duncansville, PA is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.07 mi
04h 14m
Flight
161.49 mi
259.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.49 mi
Kilometers
259.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.07 mi
Kilometers
342.9 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncansville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-19T01:57
Arrive Duncansville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bethlehem
106.4 mi
02h 07m
To Duncansville
106.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Duncansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Street

    112 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Union Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bethlehem Spur Route

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West: Allentown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 36, PA 164: Roaring Spring, Portage

    2483 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dunnings Highway

    1874 ft · 44 sec · Dunnings Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Old US Highway 220

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 220

  26. 26

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dunnings Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Dummings Highway

    622 ft · 13 sec · Dummings Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1904 ft · 53 sec · 3rd Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Duncansville.

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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.1 mi · 38%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 20%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 17%
I 99 North
22.5 mi · 11%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 07m from Bethlehem
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Duncansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Duncansville?

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Bethlehem and 106.7 miles from Duncansville.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Duncansville.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, 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 Carlisle.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Duncansville. Straight-line distance: 161.49 mi (259.89 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
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#2 Duncansville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,148
Coordinates40.4234100, -78.4339000
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Duncansville (-78.4339, 40.42341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.45
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.73 $61.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.58 $69.17
Premium $4.95 $37.25 $74.51
Diesel $5.98 $44.97 $89.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Duncansville. The current time is 01:57:23.

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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.