How far is Bethlehem, PA from Elizabethtown, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Elizabethtown, PA is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Elizabethtown.
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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
38.5 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
3.4 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Turn right onto West Brubaker Valley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Brubaker Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto West Newport Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newport Road
151 m · 14 sec · Newport Road
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Turn left onto East Elizabethtown Road
11.3 mi · 21 min · East Elizabethtown Road
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Continue on East High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East High Street
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Turn right
11 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Elizabethtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 46m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethlehem to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Bernville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Bethlehem and 45.5 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Bernville
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 Bernville.
Lancaster station
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Parkesburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 72.62 mi (116.87 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 Elizabethtown
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.1528700, -76.6027500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-76.60275, 40.15287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
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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