How far is Bethlehem, PA from Hartley, PA?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to Hartley, PA is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.13 mi
03h 55m
Flight
167.63 mi
269.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.63 mi
Kilometers
269.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.13 mi
Kilometers
302.77 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Enola
PA

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

From Bethlehem
93.9 mi
01h 57m
To Hartley
94.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MD

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore

    1819 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Everett Bypass

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Everett Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Egolf Road

    2369 ft · 49 sec · Egolf Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto T446

    799 ft · 35 sec · T446

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on T446

    688 ft · 30 sec · T446

  25. 25

    Continue on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
7 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
65.1 mi · 35%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 23%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 20%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
9.79 mi · 5%
Everett Bypass
8.08 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

65.1 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enola
01h 57m from Bethlehem
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hartley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Enola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Bethlehem and 94.3 miles from Hartley.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethlehem and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hartley.

Stop Ideas Near Enola

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

20 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

31 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

42 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Hartley. Straight-line distance: 167.63 mi (269.77 km).

Bethlehem

#1 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Hartley

#2 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethlehem (-75.37046, 40.62593)
End: Hartley (-78.45252, 40.02147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.13 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.28 gal · 50.26 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.13 $54.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.95 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.98 $39.71 $79.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Hartley. The current time is 07:38:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.