How far is Bethlehem, PA from Durham, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Durham, PA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Durham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Durham.
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Start on Linden Street
1367 ft · 38 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
2883 ft · 54 sec · East Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Stefko Boulevard
3176 ft · 1 min · Stefko Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daly Avenue
1721 ft · 46 sec · Daly Avenue
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Continue on East 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Hellertown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hellertown Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Leithsville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road
3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Durham Road
3 mi · 5 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
732 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Furnace Road
16 m · 2 sec · Old Furnace Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Furnace Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Durham.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Durham Road
Continue on Durham Road
2.99 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Durham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Durham?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hellertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Bethlehem and 6.7 miles from Durham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethlehem and Sunny near Durham.
Stop Ideas Near Hellertown
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 Hellertown.
Paoli
White Haven, PA
Trenton Transit Center
Ardmore
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Durham. Straight-line distance: 8.47 mi (13.63 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 Durham
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.5756600, -75.2232300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Durham (-75.22323, 40.57566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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