How far is Christiana, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Christiana, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Christiana and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christiana and Bethlehem.
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Start on West Slokom Avenue
5 m · 5 sec · West Slokom Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
2168 ft · 59 sec · North Bridge Street
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Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
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Continue on Simmontown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Octorara Trail
3 mi · 6 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on West Kings Highway
777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Compass Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road
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Continue on Pequea Avenue
2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Continue on Conestoga Avenue
1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue
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Continue on Twin County Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue
1360 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on North 5th Street
5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike
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Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road
1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike
37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike
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Continue on Kutztown Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Continue on Allentown Pike
2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road
42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass
5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass
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Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hamilton Street
2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street
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Continue on Hanover Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue
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Continue on West Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Christiana and Bethlehem.
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.
Morgantown Expressway
Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
9.35 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Christiana and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Christiana to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Hyde Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Christiana and 58.3 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Christiana and Chance Rain Showers near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Hyde Park
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 Hyde Park.
Coatesville
Parkesburg
Downingtown
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 56.92 mi (91.6 km).
#1 Christiana
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.9548300, -75.9968900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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