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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
56.92 mi
91.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.92 mi
Kilometers
91.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.15 mi
Kilometers
154.74 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Christiana
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
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
Hyde Park
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Christiana
37.8 mi
00h 53m
To Bethlehem
58.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Slokom Avenue

    5 m · 5 sec · West Slokom Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    2168 ft · 59 sec · North Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

    2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Simmontown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Octorara Trail

    3 mi · 6 min · Octorara Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kings Highway

    777 ft · 18 sec · West Kings Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Compass Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Compass Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pequea Avenue

    2240 ft · 57 sec · Pequea Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Conestoga Avenue

    1671 ft · 44 sec · Conestoga Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Twin County Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1089 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Morgantown Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Reading

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Shore Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 222 Business: Lancaster Avenue

    1360 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bingaman Street

    1457 ft · 25 sec · Bingaman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Laurel Street

    701 ft · 19 sec · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    2781 ft · 59 sec · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North 5th Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Allentown Pike

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1156 ft · 22 sec · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    49 m · 7 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2112 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    37 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2092 ft · 40 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kutztown Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Kutztown Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    49 m · 2 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  37. 37

    Continue on West Hamilton Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Hamilton Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Street

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Hamilton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hamilton Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Hamilton Street

    2740 ft · 48 sec · Hamilton Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Hanover Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hanover Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1430 ft · 38 sec · Center Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Goepp Street

    1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Linden Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street

  46. 46

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
46 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kutztown Road
11.6 mi · 12%
Morgantown Expressway
11 mi · 11%
Allentown Pike
6.02 mi · 6%
Trexlertown Bypass
5.68 mi · 6%
Compass Road
5.39 mi · 6%
North 5th Street
5.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hyde Park
00h 53m from Christiana
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Coatesville

44 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Parkesburg

46 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Downingtown

46 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Exton

47 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 56.92 mi (91.6 km).

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#1 Christiana

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population1,165
Coordinates39.9548300, -75.9968900
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: West Slokom Avenue (-75.996895, 39.954849)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiana and Bethlehem. The current time is 21:21:27.

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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.