How far is Church Hill, PA from Bethlehem, PA?

The driving distance from Church Hill, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.52 mi
02h 31m
Flight
116.86 mi
188.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.86 mi
Kilometers
188.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.52 mi
Kilometers
237.41 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 8:27 PM EST
Return by in Church Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 10:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-11-07T17:56
Arrive Bethlehem
Sat, Nov 7, 8:27 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
9:30 PM EST
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
Skyline View
PA

Census designated place

From Church Hill
73.6 mi
01h 15m
To Bethlehem
73.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Bethlehem.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossover Lane

    17 m · 8 sec · Crossover Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1347 ft · 27 sec · Old US Route 322

  3. 3

    Continue on Tea Creek Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tea Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    1229 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 322: Reedsville, Belleville

    905 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 13 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 Church Hill and Bethlehem.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 322
59 mi · 40%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 29%
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

US 322

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 13m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Skyline View
01h 15m from Church Hill
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Church Hill and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Hill to Bethlehem?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.4 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Skyline View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Church Hill and 73.9 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Church Hill and Chance Light Rain near Bethlehem.

Stop Ideas Near Skyline View

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

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

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Harrisburg Transportation Center

16 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

16 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 116.86 mi (188.06 km).

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#1 Church Hill

Situated within central Mifflin County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this small community rests at an elevation of 784 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6820100, -77.5986100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bethlehem

#2 Bethlehem

The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Population74,892
Coordinates40.6259300, -75.3704600
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Start: Crossover Lane (-77.598596, 40.682043)
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.81 $25.08 $50.15
Premium $5.26 $27.40 $54.80
Diesel $6.57 $34.25 $68.49

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Hill and Bethlehem. The current time is 17:56:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.