How far is Burnham, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Burnham, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.82 mi
02h 29m
Flight
115.26 mi
185.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.26 mi
Kilometers
185.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.82 mi
Kilometers
233.07 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Burnham
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-04-16T02:37
Arrive Bethlehem
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Burnham
72.3 mi
01h 14m
To Bethlehem
72.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Beech Street

    22 m · 4 sec · North Beech Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2900 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Freedom Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Freedom Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ferguson Valley Road

    672 ft · 16 sec · Ferguson Valley Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    55.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 378 South: Bethlehem, Schoenersville Road

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 378 South: Bethlehem

    1149 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Bethlehem Spur Route

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Bethlehem Spur Route

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Eighth Avenue

    1208 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    620 ft · 22 sec · 8th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Union Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · West Union Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    129 m · 11 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ferguson Valley Road
56.1 mi · 39%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 30%
American Legion Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 14%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
10.3 mi · 7%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 5%
Bethlehem Spur Route
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ferguson Valley Road

Merge slight left

55.7 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 14m from Burnham
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Burnham and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Burnham and 72.5 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Burnham and Partly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 115.26 mi (185.49 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,984
Coordinates40.6386800, -77.5686100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: North Beech Street (-77.56868, 40.638644)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.50 $47.00
Premium $4.95 $25.31 $50.63
Diesel $5.98 $30.56 $61.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnham and Bethlehem. The current time is 02:37:29.

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.